DOES POPULATION OF KYRGYZSTAN SUPPORT SMOKING PROHIBITION IN PUBLIC PLACES?
Abstract
The aim of the study was to measure the awareness of the sample population and its readiness to support the law regulated tobacco consumption products in Kyrgyz Republic. Material and m ethods. The study was designed as a cross-sectional trial with filling out of specially elaborated questionnaire. Results and conclusions. We found that in general, participants supported a smoking ban in those places where it was already prohibited and even more so, they supported a full smoking ban in places with a current partial restriction. This can serve as compelling evidence and support for the Government in discussions on necessity of implementation of the ban in all places.
Keywords:
smoking, tobacco, law, society.References
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