The Global Initiative for the Prevention and Control of NCDs (MPOWER strategy) developed by WHO for tobacco control — what does the 'W' stand for?
- A Widely ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship
- B Warn about the dangers of tobacco ✓
- C Work with NGOs to support cessation
- D Widen access to nicotine replacement therapy
Correct answer: B. Warn about the dangers of tobacco
Explanation
WHO's MPOWER strategy for tobacco control: M = Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies; P = Protect people from tobacco smoke (smoke-free laws); O = Offer help to quit tobacco use; W = Warn about the dangers of tobacco (graphic health warnings, anti-tobacco mass media); E = Enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship; R = Raise taxes on tobacco. The 'W' specifically refers to warning communication strategies including pictorial warnings occupying ≥85% of packaging (India mandates 85%).
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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