107 research outputs found

    The politics of the evolution of global tobacco control: The formation and functioning of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)

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    The study investigates the politics behind the evolution of tobacco as a global issue leading to adoption of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in May 2003. The study relies on liberal-constructivist perspective to analyze the transformation of tobacco control between 1960 and 2003. The study uses a combination of elite interview and content analysis. It found that the presence of an international organization with constitutional powers in tobacco control, WHO and the diffusion and transfer of knowledge, information, and ideas about tobacco use and tobacco control contributed to the emergence of tobacco control as a global phenomenon and the FCTC

    Transnational advocacy networks confront transnational tobacco marketing

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    Version of RecordWorld Health Organization's (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is a major blow to the worldwide expansion strategies and marketing practices of transnational tobacco companies. As expected, the industry vehemently opposed the treaty, lobbying instead for voluntary agreements and regulation by the market. However, in spite of bitter and persistent opposition by the tobacco industry, the FCTC was adopted by WHO. If the tobacco industry 'lost' its battle to prevent FCTC from being institutionalized, who 'won' and how? Our research suggests that Transnational Advocacy Network's (set of non-state actors working together on an international issue that are bound together by shared values, common discourse, and dense exchange of information and services) efforts won the battle by being able to better convince the decision-makers as to the needs of the FCTC by relying on, and successfully disseminating, its knowledge, expertise and ideas.Mukherjee, A. & Tyrrell, B. (2007, October). Transnational advocacy networks confront transnational tobacco marketing. Presented at the Academy of International Business U.S. Northeast Chapter Regional Meeting, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Retrieved from http://academicarchive.snhu.ed

    Awareness and perceived harmfulness of e-cigarettes and their associations with smokers: intention to quit in Hong Kong

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    Poster Discussion 28. E-cigarettes: Evidence and Analysis: no. PD-925-20Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesBACKGROUND: There is an ongoing debate on using Electronic cigarettes (E-cig) as an alternative to reduce harms or assist in smoking cessation. Currently, the use of E-cig in Hong Kong adults is extremely low because sale of nicotine-loaded E-cig is restricted by law. We investigated the prevalence of awareness, perceived harmfulness of E-cig and their associations with smokers’ intention to quit. DESIGN/METHODS: A population-based computer-assisted telephone survey was conducted in 2013 in 2401 randomly selected Chinese respondents aged 15 to 65. Information …published_or_final_versio

    "Quit to Win": a smoking cessation promotion and scientific research project with community participation

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    Poster Discussion 47. Benefits of Community Collaboration and Outreach: no. PD-1146-21Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesBACKGROUND: In Hong Kong, the daily smoking prevalence dropped to 10.7% in 2012. However, over 60% of the daily smokers had never tried and 53% had no intention to quit. Urgent actions and novel approaches are needed to promote smoking cessation. To actively offer smokers assistance to quit, the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) partnered with Schools of Nursing and School of Public Health of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to launch a smoking cessation contest – “Quit to Win” Contest in 2009, to raise public awareness on the harms of smoking and the benefits of quitting, and motivating smokers to quit. The contest was re-organized in 2010 and evolved to become “Quit to Win” Smoke-free …published_or_final_versio

    Second-hand smoke exposure and health-related quality of life in never smokers: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Family Project

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    Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesOral Presentation - 08. Smoke-Free Environments: no. OP-243-20BACKGROUND: Despite the mounted evidence on the adverse health effects of secondhand smoke (SHS), the evidence is limited on the relation between SHS exposure and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). METHODS: SHS exposure was self-reported by a probability sample of adult never smokers aged 18 or above from the 2010, 2012 and 2013 waves of The Hong Kong Family and Health Information Trends Survey (FHinTs) of FAMILY Project (www.family.org.hk). HRQoL was measured using the validated Cantonese version of Short Form 12 …published_or_final_versio

    Incorporating a Structural Approach to Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases

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    Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for over two-thirds of deaths worldwide, and global efforts to address NCDs have accelerated. Current prevention and control efforts rely primarily on individual behavior/lifestyle approaches that place the onus of responsibility for health on the individual. These approaches, however, have not stopped the increasing trend of NCDs worldwide. Thus, there is urgent need for exploring alternative approaches in order to attain the aim of reducing global premature NCDs mortality by 25% by 2025, and meeting the NCD reduction objective in the Sustainable Development Goals. Discussion: We suggest the need for a structural approach to addressing the NCDs epidemic that integrates social science and public health theories. We evaluate two overarching principles (empowerment and human rights) and three social determinants of health (labor and employment, trade and industry, and macroeconomics) addressed in the 2013 Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs to demonstrate how a structural approach to NCDs can be incorporated into existing NCD interventions. For each area considered, theoretical considerations for structural thinking are provided and conclude with recommended actions. Conclusion: Achieving the global health agenda goals of reducing NCDs mortality will require a shift to a paradigm that embraces concerted efforts to address both behavioral/lifestyle factors and structural dimensions of NCDs

    E-cigarette use was associated with the intention to smoke in Chinese adolescents

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    Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesPoster Discussion 28. E-cigarettes: Evidence and Analysis: no. PD-923-20BACKGROUND: E-cigarette use arguably could reduce cigarette smoking and the intention to smoke, although such studies are few, especially in adolescents. We investigated the association between e-cigarette use and the intention to smoke in Chinese adolescent smokers and never-smokers. DESIGN/METHODS: A total of 45857 secondary 1-6 (US Grade 7-12) students (response rate 96%) from 75 randomly selected schools completed an anonymous questionnaire in 2012/13 in Hong Kong. Students were classified as never-smokers, experimenters (smoked just a few puffs), ex-smokers and current smokers (occasional or daily smoking). E-cigarette use in the past 30 days was …published_or_final_versio

    Independent association between parental smoking and non-authoritative parenting style as reported by Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

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    Poster Discussion 35. Engaging New Partners: no. PD-1005-20Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesBACKGROUND: Both parental smoking and non-authoritative parenting style predict adolescent smoking, but the association between the two risk factors was seldom studied. We investigated this association in Chinese parents of adolescents in Hong Kong, where smoking is socially undesirable, especially in females. DESIGN/METHODS: In the Hong Kong Student Obesity Surveillance project 2006/07, 33692 adolescents aged 11-18 (44.9% boys, mean age 14.8, SD 1.9 years) from 42 randomly selected schools reported smoking status (yes vs no) and the level (frequent/sometimes as high; seldom/none as low) of care and control of each parent. Parenting style (dependent variable) was defined as authoritative …published_or_final_versio
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