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State policy on smoking restriction: the most eff ective measures

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Smoking is a problem, bringing signifi cant social and economic costs to Russiansociety. However, ratifi cation of the World health organization Framework conventionon tobacco control makes it possible to improve Russian legislation accordingto the international standards. So, I describe some measures that should be taken bythe Russian authorities in the nearest future, and I examine their effi ciency. By studyingthe international evidence I analyze the impact of the smoke-free areas, advertisementand sponsorship bans, tax increases, etc. on the prevalence of smoking, cigaretteconsumption and some other indicators. I also investigate the obstacles confrontingthe Russian authorities when they introduce new policy measures and the public attitudetowards these measures. I conclude that there is a number of easy-to-implementanti-smoking activities that need no fi nancial resources but only a political will.

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  • Ludmila Zasimova, 2010. "State policy on smoking restriction: the most eff ective measures," Public administration issues, Higher School of Economics, issue 4, pages 68-81.
    • Handle: RePEc:nos:vgmu00:2010:i:4:p:68-81
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    1. Alexey Kalinin & Marina Kolosnitsyna & Liudmila Zasimova, 2011. "Healthy Lifestyles in Russia: Old Issues and New Policies," HSE Working papers WP BRP 02/PA/2011, National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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