THE NEW LAW OF TOBACCO IN CHILE. COST EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS?

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Chile is one of the countries with more consumption of cigarettes in America and the prices are cheaper compared with the food necessary. The new Law of Tobacco in Chile was very important in public health, however, the law has its defects. According to the cost effective interventions suggested by the World Bank, an analysis has been done to compared the Chilean law with the actual law in the countries of Brazil, Spain and Italy. The principal
differences found, were in the smoking prohibition in public places and in work places. Another difference found between the law in those countries was the access to centres of help for smokers who wish to quit. Though, the publicity and citizen conscience are essentials, to modify the conduct and to prevail the idea that not smoking is normal.