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Tobacco Control Laws In Pakistan And Their Implementation: A Pilot Study In Karachi, Javaid Ahmed Khan, Abdul Malik Amir Humza Sohail, Muhammad Arslan Arif Maan
Tobacco Control Laws In Pakistan And Their Implementation: A Pilot Study In Karachi, Javaid Ahmed Khan, Abdul Malik Amir Humza Sohail, Muhammad Arslan Arif Maan
Section of Pulmonary & Critical Care
Objective: In order to limit the high prevalence of tobacco use in Pakistan various tobacco control laws have been implemented. The objective of this study is to serve as a pilot study to assess the implementation of these laws in the largest city of Pakistan, Karachi.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi. The implementation of tobacco control laws in 'smoke-free' places, the adherence of tobacco companies to these laws, the regulation of cigarette sale, and the awareness and views of the general public regarding tobacco control laws were assessed via direct observation by visits and through self-administered …