Tabakkontrolle in Deutschland und weltweit

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Several evidence-based measures including tax increases, smoke-free legislation, public information campaigns, comprehensive advertising bans, health warnings, and cessation support are available to reduce tobacco use. Although many of these measures are being adopted globally, there is still an urgent need for stringent implementation. Germany has adopted several tobacco control measures in recent years to decrease tobacco consumption; nevertheless, compared with other European countries, Germany still lags behind. Therefore, more comprehensive tobacco control measures need be adopted. Physicians should contribute to this process.