Tobacco Control: Balancing Public Health and Trade
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) advocates for evidence-based regulations, urging countries to implement strategies such as taxation, advertising bans, and health warnings.
However, legal challenges, like Australia’s plain packaging policy, highlight tensions between public health and trade interests. With emerging tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, global regulations remain unclear, leading to further legal disputes and the need to balance public health objectives with trade considerations.
How can countries effectively balance public health objectives with trade considerations when implementing tobacco control policies?
Global Health Security: Policies and Organisations
Global Health Security: Policies and Organisations
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