Tobacco is the leading most preventable cause of premature death and diseases and is accountable for up to 5million deaths each year. Yet it is a growing threat, with more people falling prey to its deadly lure.

Tobacco companies spend millions of dollars each year to turn new users into addicts and keep away existing users from quitting. Also, with the smokers market shrinking in the developed world, tobacco companies are now capturing new hearts, minds and habits – especially the young people in the developing world. It is estimated that in 2010 smoking will claim the lives of 6 million people worldwide, 72 percent of whom reside in low- and middle-income countries. If current trends continue, tobacco will kill 7 million people annually by 2020 and more than 8 million people annually by 2030.

Warning people about its true risks can go a long way towards reducing tobacco addiction.  The time to act is now!

This movement is to look at a range of comprehensive measures to protect people from the effects of tobacco consumption and passive smoking.

Our commitment:

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We are committed to:

• Reducing second-hand smoke through smoke free workplaces

• Health promotion through education and media

• Reducing tobacco promotion

• Smoking cessation

• Addressing labelling and regulation

• Tackling taxation and smuggling