WHO Framework Convention

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is an international treaty that aims to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco use worldwide. It encourages countries to implement policies such as higher taxes, advertising bans, and warning labels to protect public health. The treaty provides a legal framework for nations to collaborate on tobacco control efforts, share best practices, and enforce measures that make it harder for people to start smoking and easier to quit. Its goal is to decrease tobacco-related diseases, deaths, and social costs globally.