Smoking in the Third World has grown alarmingly, and recent patterms of disease reveal that tobacco is now an important cause of ill health in devoloping nations. Ram Nath outlines a plan of action to halt this trend, using health information programs, legislation, and international cooperation. This study will interest anyone involved in preventive or environmental medicine in the Third World, as well as those working with deveopment groups, charities, cancer research organizations, and tobacco companies.
