Pdf on jul 7, 2015, naveen agarwal and others published who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2015 find, read and cite all the research you need. The who framework convention on tobacco control fctc is a global treaty, indeed the. By continuing to make tobacco control a top priority, we can build on our successes and. The following recommendations are from the 2007 who report on the global tobacco epidemic. The continued success in global tobacco control is detailed in this years who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2015.
Who report on the global tobacco epidemic bloomberg. All data on the level of countries achievement for the 6 mpower measures have been updated through 2010, and additional data have been collected on warning the public about the dangers of tobacco. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2009 appendix viii countryprovided prevalence data pdf format. Despite the fact that raising tobacco taxes to more than 75% of the retail price is among the most effective and costeffective tobacco control interventions it costs little. Who who report on the global tobacco epidemic 2019. Pdf who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2015. As documented in the report, progress is being made but we can and must do more. Jun 05, 2008 a news report focusing on tobacco use in china and africa and on who s strategies to curb the global tobacco epidemic. The report is the second in a series that tracks the status of the tobacco. It provides countries with a roadmap to reverse the devastating global tobacco epidemic that could kill up to one billion people by the end of this century. In the united states and many countries of western europe, tobacco consumption peaked.
Today 7th july 2015 who releage the report on the global tobacco epidemic 2015. Examine the main findings of this global tobacco epidemic report released by the who. These six strategies are within the reach of every country, rich or poor and, when combined as a package, they offer us the best chance of reversing this growing epidemic, said dr margaret chan, directorgeneral of who. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic 2011 who. The fourth in the series, this years report presents the status of the mpower measures, with countryspecific data updated and aggregated through 2012. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2015 public. Raise raise taxes on tobacco who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 20. Cdcs office on smoking and health osh is the lead federal agency for comprehensive tobacco prevention and control. Globally, about one third of adults are regularly exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke. Countries that are net importers of tobacco leaf and tobacco products lose millions of dollars a year in foreign exchanges.
Who who report on the global tobacco epidemic 2009. Data from the 2009 report have been reanalyzed to be consistent with these new. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic 2009 implementing smokefree environments the report is the second in a series that tracks the status of the tobacco epidemic and the impact of the interventions that are being implemented to stop it. This years report examines in detail the two primary strategies to provide health warnings labels on tobacco product packaging and antitobacco mass media. The report outlines the mpower package, a set of six key tobacco control measures that reflect and build on the who framework convention on tobacco control. Enforcing bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and is the fourth in a series of who reports that tracks the status of the tobacco epidemic and the impact of interventions implemented to stop it. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2011 executive summary 1 through 2010, and additional data have been collected on warning the public about the dangers of tobacco. These countries can be held up as models of action for the many countries that need to do more to protect their people from the harms of tobacco use.
Our work touches lives around the world every day often in invisible ways. The report is the second in a series that tracks the status of the tobacco epidemic and the impact of the interventions that are being implemented to stop it. Implementing smokefree environments is the second in a series of who reports that tracks the status of the tobacco epidemic and the impact of interventions implemented to stop it. This report, the third periodic countrylevel examination of the global.
Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2009 who. The who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017 was made possible by funding from bloomberg philanthropies substantial progress has been made in implementing the who. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017 who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017 language undefined the latest who report on the global tobacco epidemic published yesterday finds that more countries have implemented tobacco control policies, ranging from graphic pack warnings and advertising bans to no smoking areas. Appendix x maps on global tobacco control policy data. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Dr chan launched the who report of the global tobacco epidemic at a news conference with new york mayor michael bloomberg. This report, the third periodic countrylevel examination of the global tobacco epidemic, identifies the countries that have taken effective tobacco control measures that save lives. Apr 03, 2018 this article focuses upon the legal defence of australia before the wto panel. Whoeurope who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2015. The global tobacco surveillance system monitoring the. Combating the global tobacco epidemic news report youtube. The continued success in global tobacco control is detailed in this years who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 20. Although 33 countries impose taxes that represent more than 75% of the retail price of a packet of cigarettes, many countries have extremely low tax rates.
The who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017 was made possible by funding from bloomberg philanthropies substantial progress has been made in implementing the who fctc since its adoption in. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic 2009 who. Mar 06, 2018 the global tobacco surveillance system gtss is the global standard for monitoring the tobacco epidemic. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic 2015 who. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2009 world health. Tracking the global tobacco epidemic among youth indu ahluwalia tobacco use is a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with nearly 6 million deaths caused by tobacco use every year.
Effectively addressing the global tobacco epidemic will require sustained focus on supporting lmic infrastructures for tobacco control, drawing on lessons learned across partnered trials such as. Tobacco prevention funding no functional national tobacco control agency exists in russia to lead tobacco control efforts. A key part of its defence has been the strong empirical evidence for the efficacy of plain packaging of tobacco products as a legitimate health measure designed to combat the global tobacco epidemic. The world health organization who is building a better future for people everywhere. Percentage of adolescents aged 15 years who currently used smokeless tobacco in the european region, from the global youth tobacco surveys, 2007 2009. This report is the third in a series of who reports on the status of global tobacco. The argument for global tobacco control the journal of. A news report focusing on tobacco use in china and africa and on whos strategies to curb the global tobacco epidemic. India has progressed considerably in raising taxes on cigarettes between 201022014 and a who report said that nations across the globe should raise taxes on tobacco products to reduce the consumption. The global tobacco epidemic, the plain packaging of tobacco. Raising tobacco taxes, the r measure in mpower and the focus of this who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2015, is an area in particular need of attention. Governments around the world, in partnership with civil society, must continue to act decisively against the tobacco epidemic the leading global cause of preventable death.
This paper presents an ethical argument in favor of greater involvement of the international community, particularly the governments of highincome countries hics, in global tobacco control efforts. Monitoring tobacco use and prevention policies world heart. Complete bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2009 appendix i regional summary of mpower measures. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 20 real people, real stories mehmet nuhoglu started smoking when he was in middle school at the age of 12 after hearing that real read more. A global perspective 337 sudan toombak is the type of st most commonly used in sudan, where historical prevalence of use was reported at 34. Clearing of land for cultivation and large amounts of wood needed for curing tobacco cause massive deforestation at a rate of about 200,000 hectares per year.
Who who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2009. Who report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2009 appendix iv global tobacco control policy data pdf format. Raising taxes to increase the price of tobacco products is the most effective means to reduce tobacco use and encourage smokers to quit. Responding to the tobacco epidemic and the price of cigarettes posted on may 28, 2014 by samira asma, dds, mph chief, cdc global tobacco control branch. The report finds that more countries have implemented tobacco control policies, ranging from graphic pack warnings and advertising bans to no smoking areas. This report is the third in a series of who reports on the status of global tobacco control policy implementation. The fifth in the series of who reports provides a snapshot of the mpower measures, with all countryspecific data updated and aggregated. Todays global tobacco epidemic may represent one of the first instances of the globalization of a noninfectious cause of disease. The global tobacco surveillance system gtss is the global standard for monitoring the tobacco epidemic. The progress made on adopting measures that reduce the demand for tobacco is a sign of the increasing impact of the who framework convention on tobacco control, which continues to be one of the most rapidly embraced, measurably successful treaties in united nations history. Osh saves lives and saves money by preventing and reducing tobacco usethe leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the united states.
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