The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and Japanese anti-tobacco measures

Abstract

Japanese anti-tobacco measures are reviewed and checked the relationship between the FCTC and its changes. Japan is making efforts to follow the FCTC, but it is insufficient and present anti-tobacco measures seem to have only a little impact on decreasing smoking rates. More effective measures should be developed for reducing smoking rates and for making smoke-free society.

Keywords

• nicotine
• cigarette smoking
• passive smoking
• smoking rate
• tobacco industry