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- Book[edited by Jonathan M. Samet and Soon-Young Yoon].Summary: "This publication contributes to the scientific understanding of gender, women, and tobacco in the context of efforts to control the global tobacco epidemic. Topics covered include determinants of starting to use tobacco; exposure to second-hand smoke; the impact that tobacco use has on health; addiction and cessation; treatment programs; and gender and human rights policy. The publication also addresses national economic policy with regard to tobacco control, international treaties, and strategies for tobacco-free mobilization at the regional and international levels. Special attention is paid to an analysis of policies that affect girls and women throughout the life course. Men's responsibility to protect women against second-hand smoke is also highlighted"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Introduction
1. Summary and Overview
2. A Gender Equality Framework for Tobacco Control
Tobacco Use and Its Impact on Health
3. Prevalence of Tobacco Use and Factors Influencing Initiation and Maintenance Among Women
4. Impact of Tobacco Use on Women's Health
5. Second-Hand Smoke, Women, and Children
Why Women and Girls Use Tobacco
6. The Marketing of Tobacco to Women: Global Perspectives
7. Addiction to Nicotine
Quitting
8. Quitting Smoking and Beating Nicotine Addiction
9. Pregnancy and Postpartum Smoking Cessation
Policies and Strategies
10. How to Make Policies More Gender-Sensitive
11. Taxation and the Economics of Tobacco Control
12. Women's Rights and International Agreements
13. The International Women's Movement and Anti-Tobacco Campaigns.Digital Access WHO 2010