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Implementation of the new smoke free policy in the Kyrgyz Republic
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Republican Center for Health Promotion and Communication with Media, Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Campaign for Tobacco free kids, Washington, United States
Publication date: 2023-10-08
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Chinara Bekbasarova
Republican Center for Health Promotion and Communication with Media, Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Tob. Prev. Cessation 2023;9(Supplement 2):A92
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The 1st National Tobacco Control Law (Old TCLaw) was adopted on 21.08.2006, however, it didn’t regulate indoor tobacco smoking in public and working places through water pipes and heated tobacco (HT), use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
Objectives:
To implement of measures for ensuring the protection of health and the rights of citizens to clean air, free from ambient tobacco smoke and aerosol.
Material and Methods:
To develop and promote to adoption and implementation of the WHO FCTC smoke free policy in the legislation of the KR in the field of protecting the health of citizens from the consequences of tobacco, nicotine consumption, and effects of ambient tobacco smoke and aerosol.
Results:
The Law of the KR “On protection of the health of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic from the consequences of tobacco, nicotine consumption and impact of ambient tobacco smoke and aerosol” (NewTCL) was adopted by September 15, 2021.
According to Article 13 of the Law, it is prohibited to smoke tobacco and nicotine, including using water pipes (hookah), systems for heating tobacco and other smoking accessories, as well as the use of ENDS inside of the buildings and premises in all public and workplaces, also at outdoor child playgrounds, at public transport stops and in open areas during the period of mass cultural, sports events, meetings, actions, within the boundaries of the territories of beaches, with the exception of places specially designated for smoking.
The requirement and procedure for placing new ""No smoking sign"" were developed and adopted for enforcement of tobacco and nicotine smoking ban in buildings and objects.
Conclusions:
According new TCL, smoking all tobacco products, including HT, through water pipes, HT and ENDS in buildings and premises of the working and public places were banned.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.