WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is an international treaty established by the World Health Organization to combat the global tobacco epidemic. It aims to reduce tobacco consumption and its impact on public health through measures such as implementing advertising bans, increasing tobacco taxes, and establishing smoke-free public spaces. By promoting healthier environments and encouraging countries to adopt effective tobacco control policies, the FCTC seeks to protect people from the harmful effects of tobacco use and to reduce health risks associated with smoking, ultimately improving global health outcomes.