Arti Singh
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
Authors
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 |
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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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