
Smoking in the Third World has grown alarmingly, and recent patterms of disease reveal that tobacco is now an important cause of ill health in devoloping nations. Ram Nath outlines a plan of action to halt this trend, using health information programs, legislation, and international cooperation. This study will interest anyone involved in preventive or environmental medicine in the Third World, as well as those working with deveopment groups, charities, cancer research organizations, and tobacco companies.
This study investigates the escalating public health crisis caused by tobacco consumption in developing nations and proposes a multi-faceted intervention strategy. The authors, Nath U. Ram and Uma Ram Nath, utilize epidemiological data and regional health trends to argue that tobacco-related morbidity has become a primary concern for global health policy. They present a framework that integrates legislative reform, public education, and international collaborative efforts to mitigate the impact of tobacco on vulnerable populations.
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Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for professionals in preventive medicine and international development. Readers frequently note the clinical focus of the authors' proposed policy interventions and the text's utility for organizations involved in global health advocacy.
Page Count:
291
Publication Date:
1986-12-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0192613251
ISBN-13:
9780192613257
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