Tobacco
Tobacco is an important public health issue and the single most preventable cause of illness and death in the world. The latest research suggests that smoking-related mortality has risen to 7.2 million lives annually, killing more people than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Globally, the WHO European Region has the highest prevalence of tobacco smoking among adults (28%), including one of the highest smoking prevalence rates among women (19%). In addition to causing illness and death, tobacco is a driver of health inequities.
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WHO report highlights health challenges of smokeless tobacco
WHO has published a new report on the use of smokeless tobacco. The issue presents a complex and widespread challenge to public health, yet receives little attention globally.
News
- New WHO study shows more action needed to monitor and limit digital marketing of unhealthy products to children
- WHO report highlights health challenges of smokeless tobacco
- Turkey opts for plain packaging of tobacco products
Tobacco control: myths and realities
Do longer, healthier lives have a positive overall effect on the economy?
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Economics of Tobacco
Tobacco taxation policy in the Republic of Moldova (2017)
More publications on tobacco taxation policies
Recent publications
Taking stock: Tobacco control in the WHO European Region in 2017(2017)
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Multimedia
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Key policy documents
- WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
- Making tobacco a thing of the past: Roadmap of actions (2015)
Data and statistics
- Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)
Household survey for adults 15 years old and over
- Global Youth Tobacco Survey(GYTS)
School-based survey for youth 13-15 years old
- Tobacco Questions for Surveys
Set of 22 questions from the GATS that can be included in national surveys
