International
The World Health Organization estimates that there are around 1.3 billion smokers in the world, of which almost 1 billion are men. This represents about one third of the global population aged 15 and over. The consumption of tobacco is changing - from the developed world to the developing world. The vast majority of smokers, around 84% or 1 billion people live in developing countries.
See also the Framework Convention Alliance - a civil society alliance working to help develop and implement the FCTC. This includes a helpful analysis of the Treaty text.
This section outlines global initiatives and research that is taking place.
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
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The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is the world’s first health treaty, developed by the World Health Organization and adopted in May 2003.
If current trends continue by 2030 tobacco will kill more than 8 million people each year, with 80% of those coming from the developing world. The FCTC is designed to try to reduce this terrible toll.
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic
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This report is part of a series that will track the status of the tobacco epidemic and the impact of interventions to stop it. It includes data for all countries worldwide arranged by WHO region, measured against 6 proven tobacco control policies (MPOWER). 2011
Confronting the tobacco epidemic in a new era of trade and investment liberalization
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An update on the 2001 landmark paper by the World Health Organization Tobacco Free Initiative. 2012
Global map of smokefree policies
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The map, produced by the Global Smokefree Partnership gives an overview of the smokefree status of the vast majority of countries that have ratified the FCTC. 2011
Tobacco Atlas
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Packed with colourful maps detailing global smoking trends, the economics of tobacco, tobacco advertising in every country of the world. Published by the American Cancer Society. 2011
World Health Statistics
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A library of reports on global health trends includes a range of health indicators including smoking prevalence for all 193 WHO member states. The report notes that "in more and more countries the chief causes of death are noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease and stroke.” Tobacco use is a major contributory factor.
Tobacco control scale in 2010 in Europe
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Ranks European countries by strength of tobacco control polices. Published by the European Cancer Leagues, 2011
European Commission Taxation and Customs Union Directorate-General
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Contains information on the EU customs strategy, the calculation of customs duties (see value of goods; tariff; origin) customs procedures, and customs controls. Also outlines excise duties,
21: Tobacco in the Developing World
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Tobacco consumption has fallen over the past 20 years in most high-income countries such as Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia and most northern European countries. By contrast, tobacco consumption in the developing countries is increasing as tobacco industries shift their marketing to these "emerging markets".
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 05/08/2009
Tobacco or Health in the European Union: Past Present and Future
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Report by the ASPECT Consortium, European Commission on tobacco in the European Union. Reviews the extent of tobacco control measures across the EU. 2004
Florida Tobacco Prevention and Control: Florida’s Comprehensive Plan for Action 2000-2001
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Florida Department of Health and the Florida Leadership Council on Tobacco Control on the development of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and control plan for Florida.
British American Tobacco 'Targets African Youth'
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BBC investigation found a British tobacco company actively targeting young people and teenagers in Africa. The cigarettes were being handed out free at youth events specially organised by tobacco firms during school holidays. By James Westhead 20 September 2000.
ASH Research Report: Global trends in tobacco consumption
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ASH Research Report on the global trends in consumption of tobacco.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 21/08/2007
World's best practice in tobacco control
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Tobacco Control Journal special feature on best practice in tobacco control worldwide. Features case studies from New Zealand and California, Including attempts to soften California's media campaign's tough messages. Tobacco Control 1998;7:397-408
International trends toward smokefree provision
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In the wake of bans on smoking in public places and workplaces in Ireland and Norway, other countries are looking at proposed regulations to implement similar restrictions. This document provides an overview of such developments around the world.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 31/12/2006
ASH: Phasing out tobacco subsidies in the European Union
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As the European Commission proposes to phase out almost 1 billion Euro of subsidies to tobacco growing, replacing the subsidy regime with support for sustainable development. ASH looks at the background to tobacco subsidies, reasons for a phase out - and what could be done instead
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 30/06/2001
European Union tobacco tax rates and revenue
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European Commission data on tax rates around the EU - extracted from a longer document covering all excise taxes
Author: European Commission Published By: European Commission Published : 31/03/2001
Golden Leaf, Barren Harvest
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Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids report on tobacco farming in developing countries describing the mismatch in economic power between growers and manufacturers and the negative impacts of farming on economies and communities
Author: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Published By: Tobacco Free Kids Published : 31/01/2001
Decisions of the Third Conference of the Parties
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Decisions made at the Third Conference of the Parties (COP3), November 2008, including guidelines on Article 5.3 (engagement with the tobacco industry), Article 11 (Packaging and labelling) and Article 13 (Advertising, promotion and sponsorship).
Failure to defend a successful state tobacco control program: policy lessons from Florida
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Journal Article about Florida's Tobacco Pilot Program. In less than 1 year, the teen smoking prevalence rate dropped from 23.3% to 20.9%. The program also enjoyed high public visibility and strong public support. Nevertheless, in 1999, the state legislature cut the program's funding and the administration was dismantled. Article featured in the American Journal of Public Health May 2000.
Australia's national tobacco campaign: every cigarette does you damage...
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Hard hitting campaign with many shocking images, but the strong mass-media component is also integrated with broader tobacco control measures. Australian smoking prevalence is now below 20% and the media campaign has been widely used world-wide.
Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program
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Site giving details of one of the best funded and executed programmes in the world, including its spectacular results and evaluation - also links to the campaign websites.
Florida's Tobacco Prevention Program Strategic Plan 2005-2010
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Following on from the Strategic Plan of 2000-2005 this plan documents the workplan until 2010.
Health impact of Californian Tobacco Control Program
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New England Journal of Medicine. Article by Fitchenburg C. & Glantz SA. This article examines the association of the California Tobacco Control Program with declines in cigarette consumption and mortality from heart disease. 2000 Vol 343 (24) pp:1772-1777.
The study shows the effectiveness of the tobacco control programme.
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