WHO strongly advises all of its members to make sure they are not collaborating with or receiving funding from the tobacco industry or its front organizations.
WHO is concerned about the tobacco industry’s and its proxies’ ongoing attempts to advance its interests by influencing public opinion, policymaking, scientific research, and the media in order to promote the use and sale of nicotine and tobacco products. The tobacco business is still actively spreading false information through the media, as evidenced by the recent outrageous criticism of tobacco control organizations [1].
The only party with an interest in weakening tobacco control organizations is the tobacco industry. The interests of the tobacco business and those of public health policy are fundamentally at odds with one another.
The tobacco business erroneously claimed there was no harm from secondhand smoke and willfully denied its products were connected to cancer, something the international community must not forget.
Today’s tobacco, e-cigarette, and other nicotine corporations still engage in this deceptive behavior by hiding the addictive properties of their products while specifically marketing to children and young adults.
In tobacco control or harm reduction policies, the tobacco industry has no place. Given that the tobacco industry’s interests directly conflict with the objectives of public health, it should not participate in any initiative related to developing or enforcing public health policies. Years of dishonest conduct are evidence that cigarette businesses prioritize profit over public health.
The tobacco industry employs a wide range of strategies to obstruct the formulation and implementation of tobacco control policies. One tactic is to cast doubt on scientific information that supports the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products by undermining the credibility of WHO and its partners. On the other hand, the WHO and WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) employ strategies based on scientific data that have assisted in saving millions of lives.
The execution of the WHO FCTC, a binding agreement that was adopted at the World Health Assembly 20 years ago, must be safeguarded by the international community. The WHO FCTC works to prevent tobacco companies from influencing public health regulations. Parties are legally required by the WHO FCTC’s Article 5.3 to defend public health initiatives against the tobacco industry. The Parties are helped by the Guidelines for implementation of Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC in restricting their interactions with the tobacco industry and refusing joint ventures with it.
In order to reduce tobacco use, WHO and its tobacco control partners[1] continue to advocate the adoption of evidence-based regulations like the WHO FCTC’s MPOWER tobacco control measures. Over 5 billion people are now protected from tobacco use thanks to WHO’s collaboration with international tobacco control partners. The tobacco industry’s multimillion dollar effort consistently poses a danger to these significant advancements in tobacco control. The tobacco business, as well as groups and people who support it, are not partners with WHO or its international partners in tobacco control, and they do not collaborate with them or take their money.
More About WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is responsible for international public health. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and it was established on April 7, 1948.
The WHO’s primary objective is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. It does this by coordinating and supporting international efforts to prevent, control, and treat diseases, as well as promoting health and wellbeing in all countries. The organization also provides technical assistance, sets norms and standards, and conducts research to improve health outcomes globally.
The WHO is governed by the World Health Assembly, which is composed of representatives from its member states. The organization has 194 member states, including nearly every country in the world, and it works closely with other UN agencies and international organizations to achieve its goals.
More About Tobacco Business
The tobacco business involves the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and distribution of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco. The industry is highly regulated due to the harmful health effects associated with tobacco use. Tobacco is primarily grown in countries such as China, India, Brazil, the United States, and Turkey. After harvesting, tobacco is cured, processed, and blended to create various types of tobacco products.
The largest companies in the tobacco industry are often referred to as the “Big Tobacco” companies, including Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International, and Imperial Brands. These companies have a significant market share and dominate the industry.
The tobacco industry has been the subject of much controversy and criticism due to the health risks associated with tobacco use, including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. The industry has been accused of targeting youth and vulnerable populations in their marketing efforts, and there have been numerous lawsuits filed against tobacco companies.
In recent years, there has been a trend towards alternative tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn devices, which are marketed as being less harmful than traditional tobacco products. However, the long-term health effects of these products are still unknown, and they are also subject to regulation and scrutiny from governments and public health organizations.
Health Hazard of Tobacco Consumption
Tobacco consumption has been linked to a wide range of health hazards and diseases, including:
- Cancer: Tobacco use is a leading cause of various types of cancer, including lung, throat, mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, kidney, bladder, and cervical cancer.
- Cardiovascular diseases: Smoking increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases due to the harmful chemicals in tobacco that damage the blood vessels and the heart.
- Respiratory diseases: Smoking damages the lungs and can lead to various respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and bronchitis.
- Reproductive health problems: Smoking during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight, premature birth, and miscarriage. It can also reduce fertility in both men and women.
- Oral health problems: Tobacco use can cause gum disease, tooth loss, and bad breath.
- Other health problems: Smoking has been linked to other health problems such as diabetes, weakened immune system, osteoporosis, and vision loss.
It’s important to note that these health hazards are not limited to smoking alone, but also to the use of other tobacco products like cigars, smokeless tobacco, and hookahs. The best way to reduce the risk of these health hazards is to quit tobacco use entirely.
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