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Russian Public Enthusiastic about Tobacco Control as Health Leaders Meet

Country with sky-high smoking rates shows strong support for government action

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Apr 27, 2011

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Health ministers from around the world are meeting in Moscow this week to discuss the growing global health threat from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and heart disease.  Russia’s severe tobacco epidemic makes it a case study in NCDs. 

The good news is that the Russian public strongly supports effective solutions:  Eight in ten Russians — including nearly two-thirds of daily smokers — support a national tobacco control policy to help reduce tobacco use.

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posted April 27, 2011

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