ReviewThe Saudi dental journal2018
Accomplishments and challenges in tobacco control endeavors - Report from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
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- Barriers and facilitators for oral health screening among tobacco users: a mixed-methods study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior.Tobacco induced diseases · 2024Article
- Community Pharmacies' Promotion of Smoking Cessation Support Services in Saudi Arabia: Examining Current Practice and Barriers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Forecasting Head and Neck Cancer Trends in GCC Countries: Implications for Public Health Policy and Strategy.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2023Article
- Prevalence of Smoking and Beliefs and Attitude Toward Smoking Habit and Smoking Cessation Methods Among Pharmacy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Primary Care Physicians Regarding Tobacco Dependence Treatment in Muscat Governorate, Oman: A cross-sectional study.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2021Article
- Economic cost of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.Tobacco control · 2021Article
- Implementation of tobacco control measures in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, 2008-2020.Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy · 2021Article
- Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers and Possible Risk Factors Across Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Systematic Review.World journal of oncology · 2020Article
- Impact of the WHO FCTC on non-cigarette tobacco products.Tobacco control · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo review the tobacco governance and national responsibility for control, and existing countering measures to reduce the tobacco use among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
methodsWe reviewed the data in regards to tobacco control efforts and difficulties encountered during implementation of the policies for all the GCC member states from the respective country profile in the WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic. Also, we utilized the measures outlined in the FCTC's MPOWER package to not only assess the degree of national commitment, but also compare it against the level of significance that the legislatures give to this matter.
resultsWe observed that there have been genuine advancements towards tobacco control in the GCC member states over the past few years. All the countries except Bahrain have national offices committed to tobacco control and 5 nations (excluding Oman) have dedicated support services for smoking cessation accessible to the general public. Similarly, majority of the member states have implemented a national-level ban on tobacco advertisement through national media cells as well as free dissemination of marketing material.
conclusionApplication and implementation of measures outline in the MPOWER package, formulation and enforcement of sturdy laws on tobacco control, and development of infrastructure and trained workforce are fundamental to manage and reinforce tobacco control measures in the GCC region.
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