Monitor status of statutory tobacco control sites in Baoshan District, Shanghai

ObjectiveTo make analysis on the status of tobacco control in statutory tobacco control sites which were under the jurisdiction of Baoshan District health authorities, and to propose effective measures for supervision.

MethodsDocument review and on-site supervision and inspection were carried out for analysis on work development situation in each tobacco control site.

ResultsIn statutory tobacco control sites, the accordance rate was found to be above 90% in 10 aspects as tobacco control management organization, administrative staff, system establishment, propaganda and training and others.In addition, there was an increase year by year in the accordance rates for no smoking signs posted, telephone number posted for supervision departments, establishment of smoking ban system, and propaganda for smoking ban.

ConclusionThe tobacco control situation has been generally good in statutory tobacco control sites under the jurisdiction of Baoshan district health administrative department.In order to achieve indoor smoking bans in public places in addition to the work by site managers, we have to make publicity efforts to mobilize the whole society to participate, support and further improve regulatory measures.