Salud pública de México
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Salud pública de México · Jan 2010
Comparative StudyHypertension in Mexican adults: results from the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006.
To describe the prevalence of hypertension among Mexican adults, and to compare to that observed among Mexican-Americans living in the US. ⋯ Hypertension is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Mexico. In the last six years in Mexico, a substantial increase (25%) has been observed in contrast to the reduction seen among Mexican-Americans (-15%).
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Salud pública de México · Jan 2010
"Plain packaging" regulations for tobacco products: the impact of standardizing the color and design of cigarette packs.
Tobacco packaging and labeling policies have emerged as prominent and cost-effective tobacco control measures. Although packaging policies have primarily focused on health warnings, there is growing recognition of the importance of packaging as a marketing tool for the tobacco industry. ⋯ The evidence indicates three primary benefits of plain packaging: increasing the effectiveness of health warnings, reducing false health beliefs about cigarettes, and reducing brand appeal especially among youth and young adults. Overall, the research to date suggests that "plain" packaging regulations would be an effective tobacco control measure, particularly in jurisdictions with comprehensive restrictions on other forms of marketing.
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Salud pública de México · Jan 2010
Comparative StudyCigarette labeling policies in Latin America and the Caribbean: progress and obstacles.
To describe cigarette labeling policies in Latin America and the Caribbean as of August 2010. ⋯ Since 2002, important progress has been achieved in the region. However, countries that have ratified the FCTC have not yet implemented all the recommendations of Article 11 Guidelines.