Andreeva Valentina A, Sakuma Kari-Lyn Kobayakawa
University of Southern California, Alhambra, CA, USA.
Eval Health Prof. 2008 Sep;31(3):290-6. doi: 10.1177/0163278708320149. Epub 2008 Jun 16.
Tobacco control efforts are among Bulgaria's leading health priorities, although enforcement of policies translated from other regions is challenging due to the high national smoking prevalence, especially among health professionals and school personnel. This article reviews the sociocultural and economic background relevant to health policy change and smoking cessation initiatives. Recommendations are made for effective Bulgarian tobacco control.
