Tabakspreventie op lokaal niveau: wat zet gemeenten in beweging?
Abstract
Smoking remains a major issue in the Netherlands. Municipal public health departments (GGDen) and municipalities are playing an increasingly important role in tobacco control policies. However, it is unclear to what extent municipalities actively contribute to tobacco prevention. In recent years, we studied the role of municipal health departments and municipalities in local tobacco control. At the local level, there is a lack of conditions and incentives to prioritize tobacco prevention. To enable municipalities to contribute to national tobacco control goals and prevention, structural funding, clear responsibilities, and measurable targets are needed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Public Health Policies and Education
Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- TSG - Tijdschrift voor gezondheidswetenschappen
- Volume
- 104
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 26–31
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- NL