Code of tobacco advertisment or current tobacco advertisement issues in Armenia

Date

2006

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Publisher

Armenian Public Health Union, Yerevan, AM

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to study the legislative field referring to the Article 13 of the Framework Convention of Tobacco Control on Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship in Armenia; and taking into consideration the international experience to develop recommendations towards the improvement of the Tobacco Control legislation in accordance with the requirements of the mentioned article. It includes general information on tobacco use; current situation and legislation on tobacco control; general results of the media clipping; the general results of the survey implemented to evaluate the level of awareness and willingness of the respondents on the legislation of the Republic of Armenia prohibiting the tobacco advertisement, the attitude of the respondents towards reforms and improvements of the legislation directed to the overall prohibition of the tobacco advertisement; as well as samples of leading international experience in 2005-2006. Examples of progressive experience of international legislation are presented based on the studies and observations, taking into account the needed steps directed to the tobacco control legislation improvement and effective execution of accepted laws. The final part of the brochure is devoted to the recommendations directed to the improvement of tobacco control legislation and to the comprehensive measures on advertising, promotion and sponsorship which would reduce the consumption of tobacco products. The publication is anticipated for the policy makers including high level officials, Members of National Assembly (MPs), and implementers as well as civil society.

Description

Text in Armenian and English

Keywords

TOBACCO SMOKE POLLUTION, HEALTH PROMOTION, TOBACCO CONTROL, ADVERTISING

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