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WHO report urges stronger action against global tobacco epidemic

The World Health Organization released its Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report on June 23, 2025, at a conference in Dublin.
The report warns that rising tobacco industry interference and lagging momentum require urgent action to sustain and accelerate tobacco control progress.
Since 2007, at least one WHO MPOWER tobacco control measure has been adopted by 155 nations, safeguarding more than 6.1 billion individuals, while comprehensive smoke-free policies have been established in 79 countries, protecting around one-third of the global population.
Annual deaths from tobacco exceed 7 million globally, including 1.3 million from secondhand smoke, and key officials like Dr. Ruediger Krech urge all nations to ensure no one is left behind in tobacco fight.
The report's findings suggest continued investment in tobacco control policies and education programs remains critical to reduce youth use and counteract industry challenges worldwide.

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