Commercial Tobacco Endgame Goals: Early Experiences From Six Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco use is a major threat to health globally. A number of countries have adopted "endgame goals" to minimize smoking prevalence. The INSPIRED project aims to describe and compare the experiences of the first six countries to adopt an endgame goal.

Aims and methods

Data were collected on the initial experiences of endgame goals in Canada, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand (Aotearoa), Scotland, and Sweden up to 2018. Information was collated on the nature of the endgame goals, associated interventions and strategies, potential enablers and barriers, and perceived advantages and disadvantages.

Results

The INSPIRED countries had relatively low smoking prevalences and moderate-to-strong smoke-free policies. Their endgame goals aimed for smoking prevalences of

SUBMITTER: Nip J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11417120 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature