Tobacco control in Latin America and the Caribbean : challenges and opportunities
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2007
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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.
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SMOKING, TOBACCO CONTROL, DISEASE CONTROL, FCTC, RESEARCH NEEDS, BRAZIL, SOUTH AMERICA