Country Report - Egypt, Day 6, 19:37-21:31
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
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Tobacco Use among Older Adults in Egypt
Tobacco use is the primary risk factor common to the four main groups of non-communicable diseases— cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes (NCD Alliance).
Figures gathered from the Egypt Global Adult Tobacco...
Patterns of Drug Abuse in Upper Egypt: Cause or Result of Violence?
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Background
Drug abuse and violence both are dangerous phenomena in all countries. The relation between drug abuse and violence is obscure, and what comes first is the question. This study clarifies the changes in drug abuse...
Factors Influencing the Tobacco Control Policy Process in Egypt and Iran
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Introduction
Tobacco control policy is essential for addressing the growing tobacco consumption seen in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the single greatest preventable contributor to the non-communicable disease epidemic. Egypt...