FCTC (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control)

The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is an international treaty adopted by the World Health Organization in 2003 to reduce tobacco use and its health impacts worldwide. It establishes guidelines for countries to implement tobacco control measures, such as limiting advertising, increasing taxes, banning smoking in public places, and warning people about health risks. The goal is to protect public health by making tobacco less available and less appealing, ultimately decreasing tobacco-related diseases and deaths globally through coordinated efforts and shared standards.