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''Fiji proud of tobacco control''  

Jump to full article: Fiji Times Online (fj), 2007-09-18

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RECENT population-based studies have shown a decrease in smoking prevalence in several age groups in Fiji.

Fiji's Interim Minister for Health Dr Jona Senilagakali made the revelation at discussions on Tobacco Control on the third day of the 58th Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee Meeting in Jeju, Korea.

And despite concerns with issues such as tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship; and the increase in illicit trade of tobacco products, the Ministry of Health remained committed to control efforts on tobacco use

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