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Tobacco Control Policy in Brazil from 2016 to 2022: continuities, setbacks and challenges.
Leonardo Henriques Portes1, Mariana Coutinho Marques de Pinho2, Vera Luiza da Costa E Silva3
1Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Policlínica Universitária Piquet Carneiro. Coordenação de Fisioterapia. Av. Marechal Rondom 381, 20950-003. São Francisco Xavier. Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil. leonardo.portes@ppc.uerj.br.
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|October 22, 2025
Summary
Brazil
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Political Science
Background:
- Smoking remains a significant global public health issue.
- Brazil has a long history of tobacco control, dating back four decades.
- The National Tobacco Control Policy is a key public health initiative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness and challenges of Brazil's National Tobacco Control Policy from 2016 to 2022.
- To analyze the policy's performance within a specific political and economic context.
- To identify factors contributing to policy resilience and potential areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- Predominantly qualitative research approach.
- Incorporation of political economy and public policy analysis frameworks.
- Examination of governmental coordination and actor-based resistance.
Main Results:
- Brazil sustained the core of its tobacco control policy and international standing.
- A weakening of governmental coordination was evident, influenced by a neoliberal political climate.
- Policy institutionalization and dedicated actor resistance were crucial in navigating challenges.
Conclusions:
- Despite political headwinds, Brazil's tobacco control policy demonstrated resilience.
- Strengthening these policies is vital for public health protection and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Continued commitment from governmental and non-governmental actors is essential for future success.
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