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Battling Big Tobacco: The Fight for International Regulation

Battling Big Tobacco: The Fight for International Regulation

Despite the global tobacco epidemic’s health and economic toll, tobacco companies wield significant influence through marketing and sponsorship tactics.

The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), in force since 2005 with 180 parties, aims to protect present and future generations from tobacco’s devastating consequences. However, challenges persist in regulating tobacco products and curbing their harmful effects.

What strategies can governments implement to counteract the influence of tobacco companies’ marketing tactics, especially among vulnerable populations like youth?

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