Policy Recommendations for Smoking Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: Tools for Public Health

Along with an individual approach (behavioural and/or pharmacological interventions) to smoking cessation and treatment of tobacco dependence, a supportive environment is needed to encourage tobacco consumers in their attempts to quit. Treatment of tobacco dependence should be part of a comprehensive tobacco-control policy along with measures such as taxation and price policies, advertising restrictions, dissemination of information and establishment of smoke-free public places. The recommendations contained in this book propose a broad framework for addressing smoking cessation and treatment of tobacco dependence. In this framework, Governments can progressively choose minimal, expanded and core recommendations as they strengthen their resources and capacities.Tobacco Free Initiative (World Health Organization) Staff is the author of 'Policy Recommendations for Smoking Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: Tools for Public Health' with ISBN 9789241562409 and ISBN 9241562404.