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Drug and tobacco-related health issues

Last updated on 06 December 2007

Tobacco and development: critical issues for the 21st century

Bulletin 54 (April 2001) addresses tobacco and development issues, including tobacco control and fighting tobacco in Asian countries. (Development Studies Network, Australian National University: 2001) More info >>

WHO: why is tobacco a public health priority?

Details about the World Health Organisation's Tobacco Free Initiative. (World Health Organisation) More info >>

Tobacco control strategy planning

Learning from the strategic lessons of 40 years of tobacco control advocacy triumphs and failures across the globe. Presented in two guides which are updated continuously. (International Union Against Cancer) More info >>

The Quit Coach

A free interactive site that assists people to quit smoking and remain non-smokers. (Quit Victoria) More info >>

Fact sheet: tobacco in the developing world

Action on smoking and health is a public health charity in the UK campaigning about the effects cigarette smoking. (UK Action on Smoking and Health) More info >>

The Australian National Tobacco Campaign

This Australian federal, state and territory health initiative provides resources about how to quit cigarette smoking. (Quit Now) More info >>


 

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