Top officials asked to take lead to curb tobacco use
Former health vice-minister says smoking control unsatisfactory so far
Senior officials should play a leading role in curbing smoking in public places, experts said.
"Officials at all levels should take the lead and set examples for the public," said Huang Jiefu, former vice-minister of health, on Tuesday.
"The rights of nonsmokers should be truly guaranteed, especially those of youth, women and the elderly."
According to Xu Guihua, deputy director of the Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, examples set by leading officials would have a great impact on tobacco control efforts in the country.
"When a top leader smokes during a conference, many participants follow, yet few dare light a cigarette when the boss is not smoking," she said.
"Also, fewer cigarettes would be sent to the officials as gifts, greatly reducing the amount of tobacco consumed."
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