1 year ago
Global Conference Calls for Urgent Action Against Tobacco Use
Imagine a big meeting where people from all over the world talked about how to stop people from smoking.
They said smoking is still hurting lots of people and costing the world a lot of money.
They want governments to do more to stop it, like making cigarettes more expensive and making sure people can't smoke everywhere.
They also want to make tobacco companies pay for the harm they cause.
The experts said these steps are really important to make sure fewer people smoke and stay healthy.
They want to help young people and women and take action to save lives.
World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 urged governments to end the tobacco epidemic.
The conference highlighted that tobacco use kills over 7 million people annually and costs over $2 trillion.
Delegates called for accelerating the implementation of WHO FCTC measures.
Key demands include increased excise taxes, sustainable financing, and holding the tobacco industry accountable.
Experts emphasized the need for comprehensive strategies, including smoke-free spaces and standardized packaging.
- Who
- The conference involved delegates from the global tobacco control community.
- What
- World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 urged governments to implement WHO FCTC measures to end the tobacco epidemic.
- Where
- The conference was hosted by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
- When
- The conference concluded recently.
- Why
- To accelerate implementation of measures and stop the tobacco epidemic, which is costing many lives and money.
Proponents of Tobacco Control
Tobacco Industry
Excise Taxes
Proponents of Tobacco Control
Advocate for increased taxation on tobacco and non-medicinal nicotine products.
Tobacco Industry
The tobacco industry might oppose increased taxes as they reduce affordability and sales.
Regulation Implementation
Proponents of Tobacco Control
Urge implementation of all WHO FCTC measures.
Tobacco Industry
The tobacco industry would prefer more lenient regulations.
Key facts
- Conference Host
- The Union
- Conference Support
- Bloomberg Philanthropies and WHO
- Deaths per year
- Over 7 million
- Annual cost
- Over $2 trillion
- Key Demands
- Increased excise taxes, sustainable financing, holding tobacco industry accountable

