PUBPOL 201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Parens Patriae, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Advertising
Document Summary
Tobacco control is a field of international public health science, policy and practice dedicated to addressing tobacco use and thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality it causes. Responding to outbreaks/epidemics of infectious disease, chronic disease and injuries. Harm principle: holds that competent adults should have freedom of action unless they pose a risk to the community. Harm reduction refers to policies, programs and approaches that are designed to reduce harmful consequences associated with high-risk activities. Best interests principle: government may safeguard welfare of people who are not in position to protect self by making decisions in their best interest. Rationale: some people have insufficient understanding or capacity to make informed choices or to deliberate (parens patriae powers) Nanny state: conservative term of british origin that conveys a view that a government or its policies are authoritarian, overprotective, or interfering unduly with personal choice. Enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
