An Analysis of Flavor Descriptors on Tobacco Products in the Philippines: Regulatory Implications and Lessons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

• Main Authors: Ackary, Samantha J, Cabrera, Patrick James, Santiago, Alen Josef A., Amul, Gianna Gayle H.
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2024
• Subjects: tobacco; flavor; packaging; Philippines; policy; Epidemiology; Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asog-pubs/301; https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/asog-pubs/article/1303/viewcontent/s12992_024_01072_6.pdf
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Background Historically, tobacco companies have used flavored tobacco products to enhance the appeal of tobacco consumption, encourage initiation and experimentation of tobacco use, and contribute to sustained tobacco use. While flavored tobacco products are regulated in several countries, there is...