Guía de Prevención del Tabaquismo desde un enfoque de género

The Guide to Smoking Prevention from a Gender Perspective addresses tobacco use from a comprehensive standpoint, analyzing its origin, maintenance, and cessation, as well as its health impacts. It highlights the influence of gender on the initiation of tobacco use, noting that women often associate it with thinness and maturity, while men link it to socialization and the reaffirmation of their masculinity. It also debunks myths about tobacco and emphasizes the key role of families, education, and society in prevention. Strategies are presented to reduce supply and demand and promote healthy alternatives, along with resources for quitting smoking.