The Secondhand Smoking Gun | Rewind
Six months into New York City's smoke-free ordinance, there has been a spate of criticism about the wisdom of sticking by such a ban....
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the first treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization.
The WHO...
Clearing the smoke: the science base for tobacco harm reduction—executive summary
Tobacco smoke is the cause of the most deadly epidemic of modern times.
Smoking causes cancer (for example, lung, oral cavity, oesophagus, larynx, pancreas,...
A Meta-Analysis of Fear Appeals: Implications for Effective Public Health Campaigns
The fear appeal literature is examined in a comprehensive synthesis using meta-analytical techniques.
The meta-analysis suggests that strong fear appeals produce high levels of...
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Additional GSTHR Quote
Speaking on behalf of the GSTHR, Professor Gerry Stimson commented: “Having observed the WHO’s activities on this issue for some time, many...
