Publications by authors named "Jhumki Dutta"
Trends in Level of Implementation of the WHO FCTC Article 5.3 in India.
Tob Use Insights
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The tobacco industry is actively working to influence tobacco control policies in India, prompting an assessment of the trends in tobacco industry interference (TII) and government responses to protect tobacco control efforts as outlined in Article 5.3 guidelines.
- A detailed analysis covering the years 2018 to 2021 revealed a decline in India's TII score from 72 to 57, indicating some improvements in limiting interactions with the industry and avoiding conflicts, but persistent issues in regulating industry participation and transparency remain.
- The study highlights the need for a comprehensive implementation of Article 5.3 across India, emphasizing the importance of establishing a monitoring system to continuously assess and respond to tobacco industry activities.