Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Mexico.
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
8 / 20
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
15 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Mexico can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
Mexico improved its score this year with new measures in favor of transparency and against conflicts of interest, led by the Ministry of Health. However, tobacco industry interference remains in the Federal Congress, with lobbyists promoting lax regulation of electronic cigarettes and HTPs. There is a need to reinforce measures against conflicts of interest throughout government.
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