Smokeless tobacco supply chain in South Asia – A comparative analysis using the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Most South Asian countries are signatories to the WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (FCTC). However, there is little information on the extent to which FCTC standards are effectively implemented for controlling smokeless tobacco (SLT)—used by over 250 million people in the region. We assessed the feasibility of a novel approach based on interviewing the key actors of SLT supply chain and analyzing its fndings using standards set by FCTC. To read more, please download the PDF.

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