Tobacco and oral health--the role of the world health organization.

摘要: In addition to several other chronic diseases, tobacco use is a primary cause of many oral diseases and adverse conditions. For example, risk factor for cancer, periodontal disease, congenital defects in children whose mothers smoke during pregnancy. The epidemic one the greatest threats global health; sadly future appears worse because globalization marketing. World Health Organization (WHO) has strengthened work effective control use. At Assembly May 2003 Member States agreed on groundbreaking public health treaty supply consumption. covers taxation, smoking prevention treatment, illicit trade, advertising, sponsorship promotion, product regulation. Oral professionals dental associations worldwide should consider this platform their since countries they play an important role communication with patients communities. WHO Programme gives priority ways through development national community programmes which incorporates issues, schools, assessment countries, design modern surveillance systems factors health. Systematic evaluation coordinated efforts be carried out at country inter-country levels.