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WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in China: Barriers, Challenges and Recommendations

In: Economics of Tobacco Control in China From Policy Research to Practice

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  • Teh-wei Hu
  • Anita H. Lee
  • Zhengzhong Mao

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Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the barriers in the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in China and present recommendations on ways to address these challenges in tobacco control in China.Methods: We review the available literature on progress and explore the barriers and challenges that impede a speedier pace in the adoption of the effective tobacco control measures, and present recommendations based on in-depth knowledge of decision-making process on the implementation of FCTC in China.Results: The pace of progress in China is too slow. China faces intractable political, structural, economic and social barriers in tobacco control, which make the wholehearted implementation of FCTC measures a painstaking process.Discussion: The authors recommend a comprehensive approach to speed up the implementation of tobacco control measures. This includes strong political leadership from the top, structural changes to the tobacco industry and government oversight of the tobacco industry, as well as advocacy and support for tobacco control from civil society at the grassroots level. (Global Health Promotion, 2014; 20(4): 13–22).

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  • Teh-wei Hu & Anita H. Lee & Zhengzhong Mao, 2016. "WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in China: Barriers, Challenges and Recommendations," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Teh-wei Hu (ed.), Economics of Tobacco Control in China From Policy Research to Practice, chapter 14, pages 247-263, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789813108721_0014
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