Government and Smoky Homes: Population-Level Policy Options for Smokefree Homes
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چکیده
The study identified and evaluated the options for population-level government policies to increase the prevalence of homes free of secondhand smoke (SHS). We used three criteria to evaluate the policy options: effectiveness, the reductions on inequalities in SHS exposure, and cost-effectiveness. Evidence indicates some association between relatively comprehensive tobacco control programmes and lower prevalence levels of smoking in homes. The evidence of the effect of such programmes on inequalities in smokefree home prevalence is limited. No published evidence was found of the cost-effectiveness of the programmes in achieving changes in smokefree homes.
منابع مشابه
Population level policy options for increasing the prevalence of smokefree homes.
OBJECTIVE To identify and evaluate the options for population level government policies to increase the prevalence of homes free of secondhand smoke. METHODS The literature was searched for population level policy options and evidence on them. Three criteria were used to evaluate the policy options: effectiveness, the reductions on inequalities in secondhand smoke exposure, and cost effective...
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