How the U.S. is falling behind in global tobacco control

Huber, Laurent

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Exhibit Hall (Kansas City Convention Center)

Mr. Laurent Huber, M.S. , Action on Smoking and Health, Washington, DC

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:

Understand the state of U.S. tobacco control in the global perspective.

Audience: policy makers, advocates, media, researchers

Key Points: The U.S. has lost its status as the model for tobacco control in the world. Other countries have moved strongly forward with interventions like advertising bans, warning labels and comprehensive smokefree laws.

Educational Experience: Audience will learn about the progress made on tobacco control interventions on a global level, as well as the impact this is having on prevalence.

Benefits: See U.S. tobacco control progress in a global perspective.

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