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WHO report urges stronger action against global tobacco epidemic
GLOBAL, JUN 23 – The WHO report shows 79 countries have smoke-free laws, but 134 have not increased tobacco taxes, slowing global progress amid rising industry interference, says WHO director Dr. Tedros.
- The World Health Organization released its Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report on June 23, 2025, at a conference in Dublin.
- The report warns that rising tobacco industry interference and lagging momentum require urgent action to sustain and accelerate tobacco control progress.
- Since 2007, at least one WHO MPOWER tobacco control measure has been adopted by 155 nations, safeguarding more than 6.1 billion individuals, while comprehensive smoke-free policies have been established in 79 countries, protecting around one-third of the global population.
- Annual deaths from tobacco exceed 7 million globally, including 1.3 million from secondhand smoke, and key officials like Dr. Ruediger Krech urge all nations to ensure no one is left behind in tobacco fight.
- The report's findings suggest continued investment in tobacco control policies and education programs remains critical to reduce youth use and counteract industry challenges worldwide.
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