The global effects of the tobacco industry

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Murdock, Nancy J. | McIvor Joss, Donna^;

Affiliations: Worcester State College, Occupational Therapy Department, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602, USA

Note: [] Corresponding author. Tel.: + 1 508 9298119, fax: + 1 508 7938184

Abstract: The politics, economics, health impacts, and regulation of the tobacco industry are common themes in recent debates. This paper documents worldwide impacts of tobacco use, including the health implications as well as the politics and economics of tobacco regulation. A review of the proposed settlement and potential legislation is presented. Methods of occupational therapy intervention are also discussed.

Keywords: Tobacco industry, Tobacco regulation, Economics of tobacco, Occupational therapy

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1998-11112

Journal: Work, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 107-117, 1998