Turkey Releases First Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results

Turkey has released the final results of its Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). This standard global survey tracks tobacco use, exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke and tobacco control measures.

Highlights from the GATS Turkey survey include:

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Prime Minister Reaffirms Turkey's Commitment to Tobacco Control

On February 4, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accepted an award from civil society organization Green Crescent for his steadfast commitment to reducing the devastating toll of tobacco in Turkey.

The award ceremony coincided with…
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New Laws in Turkey, France and Germany Show Smoke-Free Movement Is Spreading Globally

WASHINGTON, D.C.—It is great news for global health that 2008 has started with accelerated efforts around the world to enact strong smoke-free air laws that protect all workers and the public from the serious health hazards of secondhand smoke.…
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