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A situational analysis of tobacco control in Ghana: progress, opportunities and challenges

Singh, Arti; Owusu-Dabo, Ellis; Dobbie, Fiona; Mdege, Noreen; McNeill, Ann; Britton, John; Bauld, Linda

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Authors

Arti Singh

Ellis Owusu-Dabo

Fiona Dobbie

Noreen Mdege

Ann McNeill

John Britton

Linda Bauld



Abstract

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the world, with most of these deaths now occurring in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is at an early stage of a tobacco epidemic and is, therefore, particularly vulnerable to rapid growth in tobacco consumption. More than a decade into the implementation of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), State Parties in several countries in SSA, such as Ghana, have yet to fully fulfill their obligations. Despite early ratification of the FCTC in 2004, progress in implementing tobacco control measures in Ghana has been slow and much work remains to be done. The aim of this paper is to critically reflect on tobacco control implementation in Ghana, identify significant research priorities and make recommendations for future action to support tobacco control implementation. We emphasize the need for stronger implementation of the FCTC and its MPOWER policy package, particularly in the area of tobacco taxes, illicit trade and industry interference.

Citation

Singh, A., Owusu-Dabo, E., Dobbie, F., Mdege, N., McNeill, A., Britton, J., & Bauld, L. (2020). A situational analysis of tobacco control in Ghana: progress, opportunities and challenges. Journal of Global Health Reports, 4, https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.12260

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 7, 2020
Online Publication Date Apr 3, 2020
Publication Date Apr 3, 2020
Deposit Date Apr 27, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Global Health Reports
Print ISSN 2399-1623
Publisher International Society of Global Health
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 4
Article Number e2020015
DOI https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.12260
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/4348032
Publisher URL https://www.joghr.org/article/12260-a-situational-analysis-of-tobacco-control-in-ghana-progress-opportunities-and-challenges

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