Gender, women, and the tobacco epidemic
This monograph contributes to the scientific understanding of gender, women, and tobacco in the context of efforts to control the global tobacco epidemic. Topics covered include determinants of starting to use tobacco; exposure to second-hand smoke; the impact that tobacco use has on health; addiction and cessation; treatment programmes; and gender and human rights policy. The monograph also addresses national economic policy with regard to tobacco control, international treaties, and strategies for tobacco-free mobilization at the regional and international levels. Special attention is paid to an analysis of policies that affect girls and women throughout the life course. Men's responsibility to protect women against second-hand smoke is also highlighted.
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Introduction
Tobacco use and its impact on health
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Prevalence of tobacco use and factors influencing initiation and maintenance among women
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Impact of tobacco use on women's health
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Second-hand smoke, women, and children
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Why women and girls use tobacco
Quitting
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Quitting smoking and beating nicotine addiction
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Pregnancy and postpartum smoking cessation
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Policies and Strategies
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How to make policies more gender-sensitive
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Taxation and the economics of tobacco control
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Women's rights and international agreements
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The International women's movement and anti-tobacco campaigns
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© World Health Organization 2010 ISBN 978 92 4 159951 1
Related links
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World No Tobacco Day 2010
Theme: Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women - Publications and report on gender and tobacco