Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2023
2023
This report from the World Health Organization (WHO) analyzes the global progress made in tobacco control by countries worldwide. The 2023 report marks 15 years since the 'MPOWER' measures were introduced–six guidelines established by the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to promote government action on tobacco control. The 'MPOWER' measures include monitoring tobacco use; protecting people from tobacco smoke; offering cessation help; warning about tobacco dangers; enforcing bans on advertising; and raising taxes. The report finds that in 2022, more than 5.6 billion people– over 70% of the world's population– were covered by at least one tobacco control measure. This year’s report focuses on policies that protect people from tobacco smoke, such as ensuring smoke-free public indoor places, public transport, and workplaces. Since 2007, almost 2 billion people worldwide are now protected by policies ensuring smoke-free environments. The report finds that significant progress has been made toward tobacco control measures globally. Still, it highlights the need to accelerate efforts in specific areas, including more widespread adoption of smoke-free places and ensuring compliance with smoke-free laws.
The report is accompanied by an executive summary and country profiles.
Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2023
Source:
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2023: Protect People From Tobacco Smoke. World Health Organization 2023. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240077164.