title: Research to stop tobacco deaths.
abstract: In 2003, governments adopted the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the world's first global health treaty. In the decade since the treaty was adopted by 178 member states of the World Health Organization, there have been substantial achievements in reducing tobacco use around the world. Research and evidence on the impact of interventions and policies have helped drive this policy progress. An increased and sustained focus on research is needed in the future to ensure that the gains of the global tobacco control movement are maintained, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, which are affected most strongly by the tobacco epidemic. In addition to current priorities, greater attention is needed to research related to trade agreements, prevention among girls, and the appropriate response to nicotine-based noncombustibles (including e-cigarettes).
authors.affiliation: The Vitality Group, New York, New York, USA. dyach@thevitalitygroup.com.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yach
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pratt
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Glynn
authors.forename: K Srinath
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D014943:Global Health; D006291:Health Policy; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D040541:Marketing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D062486:Public Health Surveillance; D012907:Smoking; D013660:Taxes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014944:World Health Organization
chemical_list: D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution