title: [Health policy aspects: role of the government in the prevention of tobacco abuse].
abstract: Possible instruments for control of tobacco-abuse available in a liberal and democratic country are discussed. Prohibition-strategies including bans on advertisement and non smoking areas, reduction of insurance benefits and modifications of liability rules are valued with reservation. Emphasis is placed on fiscal measures and on support of preventive measures exerted by family physicians.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Brunner
mesh_terms: D000329:Advertising; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D013557:Switzerland; D013660:Taxes
vernacular_title: Gesundheitspolitische Aspekte: die Rolle des Staates in der Prävention des Tabakmissbrauchs.