Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
9 p.
Publication Date
9-2010
Publisher
Elsevier
Source Publication
Prevention and Control
Source ISSN
1573-2088
Original Item ID
doi: 10.1016/j.cvdpc.2010.07.001
Abstract
The public health rewards of smoke-free policies are well documented. But in their enthusiasm to achieve such policies, public health advocates and policymakers frequently underestimate the political complexity of passing laws, and then implementing and enforcing them. Using 12 African countries as the focus of discussion, this research examines the basic political process for and the barriers to achieving smoke-free policies. Moreover, in addition to the obstacles, it examines why some countries have been experiencing comparatively more success in the smoke-free policy area. The findings of the research suggest strongly that the presence of a vigorous tobacco control civil society movement, some will on the part of government institutions, and active research support contribute significantly to successful smoke-free policies. It is also apparent that the emerging battle fronts in smoke-free policies are in the areas of implementation and enforcement, and while similar variables that affect the passing of new laws also condition these outcomes, there are the added distinct challenges of policy fatigue and additional resource constraints.
Recommended Citation
Drope, Jeffrey, "The Politics of Smoke-Free Policies in Developing Countries: Lessons from Africa" (2010). Political Science Faculty Research and Publications. 1.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/polisci_fac/1
Comments
Accepted version. Prevention and Control, Vol. 5, No. 3 (September 2010): 65-73. DOI. © 2010 Elsevier. Used with permission.
NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Prevention and Control. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Prevention and Control, VOL 5, ISSUE 3, September 2010. DOI.