Towards a Tobacco Endgame in Hong Kong: A Pragmatic Model for the Asia‐Pacific

Key Points Hong Kong reduced daily conventional cigarette smoking prevalence from 23.3% in 1982 to 8.5% in 2025. This achievement reflects sustained integration of legislation, taxation, smoke‐free environments, product regulation, public education, and cessation support. The next phase should convert low prevalence into an explicit endgame strategy, supported by surveillance, policy evaluation, and proactive, tailored cessation support.

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Respirology
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2026-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/resp.70325
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Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Towards a Tobacco Endgame in Hong Kong: A Pragmatic Model for the Asia‐Pacific

Sheng Zhi Zhao, Sophia Siu Chee Chan
Respirology
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Towards a Tobacco Endgame in Hong Kong: A Pragmatic Model for the Asia‐Pacific

Sheng Zhi Zhao, Sophia Siu Chee Chan
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Abstract

Key Points Hong Kong reduced daily conventional cigarette smoking prevalence from 23.3% in 1982 to 8.5% in 2025. This achievement reflects sustained integration of legislation, taxation, smoke‐free environments, product regulation, public education, and cessation support. The next phase should convert low prevalence into an explicit endgame strategy, supported by surveillance, policy evaluation, and proactive, tailored cessation support.

Respirology
Department of Health (CN), University of Hong Kong (HK)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Towards a Tobacco Endgame in Hong Kong: A Pragmatic Model for the Asia‐Pacific — Sheng Zhi Zhao, Sophia Siu Chee Chan · Respirology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS