Tobacco control in Latin America and the Caribbean : challenges and opportunities

Date

2007

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Publisher

Cardiovascular Unit of Guatemala, Rio de Janeiro, BR

Abstract

The presentation shows statistics on tobacco consumption and related respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. It reviews the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and how its application in other countries has lowered tobacco consumption, disease incidence and mortality.

Description

PowerPoint presentation

Keywords

SMOKING, TOBACCO CONTROL, DISEASE CONTROL, FCTC, RESEARCH NEEDS, BRAZIL, SOUTH AMERICA

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