Phasing-out tobacco: proposal to deny access to tobacco for those born from 2000. Issue 5 (27th September 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khoo, Deborah; Chiam, Yvonne; Ng, Priscilla; Berrick, A J; Koong, H N
• Is Part Of: Tobacco control. Volume 19:Issue 5(2010)
• Page Start: 355
• Page End: 360
• Publication Date: 2010-09-27
• Subjects: Primary healthcare -- public opinion polls -- public policy -- young adults; Tobacco use -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Tobacco use -- Periodicals; Smoking -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Smoking -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Tobacco Use Disorder -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Tobacco -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 613.85
• DOI: 10.1136/tc.2009.031153
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0964-4563

Abstract

Abstract : As a contribution to worldwide efforts towards a tobacco-free society, this paper considers the possibility of a long-term phasing-in of a total ban, by proposing that individuals born in or after the year 2000 have their supply of tobacco restricted. In conjunction, a survey that we have conducted in Singapore indicates strong public support (even among current smokers) for the proposal.