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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Mozambique.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
7 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
7 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
25 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Mozambique can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- As a matter of urgency, enact a national tobacco control law, which incorporates WHO FCTC provisions, and adopt a national tobacco control plan aimed at the Tobacco Control Act.
- Provide adequate resources for tobacco control programs.
- Make concerted efforts among the government, civil society organizations, including NGOs, and the population at large to establish a common strategy with the aim of saving human lives.
- Create necessary conditions for future generations to lead healthier more sustainable lives free from the harms of tobacco use.
- Institutionally implement education, communication, training and public awareness programs on tobacco use hazards to cover the most disadvantaged groups of the population, particularly in rural areas.
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