Tobacco control around the world has begun to take serious action: from February 6 to 17, 2006, the first Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control was held in Geneva, with representatives from 113 countries participating.

Many participating representatives introduced at the conference their respective countries’ practices in tobacco control and banning in recent years.

Ireland, Spain, Norway and other countries have banned smoking in closed public places.

India has formulated a very comprehensive set of laws and regulations prohibiting tobacco advertising.

Countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Singapore and Thailand have clearly stipulated that the outer packaging of cigarettes must be printed with the warning words "Smoking harms health" and eye-catching signs.

Chinese representative Sha Zukang also made a speech at the meeting.

Representatives participating in the conference believed that the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is only a framework convention after all, and its birth is only the beginning of global tobacco control work. In the future, protocols with more stringent and specific provisions must be formulated to supplement it.

In addition, Parties are required to submit a formal report on the tobacco control and anti-smoking measures they have taken before February 2007.

The World Health Organization, which spearheaded the establishment of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, recently announced that it would no longer recruit smokers under a new employment policy.

Even if a new employee is hired, if they are found smoking, their work contract will be terminated immediately.

The organization believes that this is a matter of principle and the purpose is to establish an image as a pioneer in the anti-smoking industry.

In addition, the world's authoritative medical journal calls on governments around the world to increase cigarette prices to reduce the incidence of lung cancer.

According to statistics from the World Bank, in high-income countries, for every 10% increase in the price of tobacco products, the demand for tobacco products will decrease by 4%; while in low-income countries, the demand for tobacco products will decrease by 8%.

The latest report from the European Commission reveals a decline in the number of smokers in member states: According to surveys, the proportion of smokers in the EU's total population has dropped from 33% in 2002 to 27% in 2005, and the proportion of never-smokers has increased from 42% to 27%.

47%, and the proportion of people who successfully quit smoking increased from 19% to 22%.

Currently, 80% of the EU public supports banning smoking in ordinary public places, 56% support banning smoking in restaurants, and 75% recognize that passive smoking is as harmful as smoking.

The survey also found that teenagers have become a group with the most distinct attitudes against tobacco in EU society.

In recent years, the European Commission has legislated to ban tobacco product advertisements in the media. It has also spared no effort to strengthen tobacco control propaganda. Through exhibitions, advertisements, health education classes, CO breath tests and other forms, it has launched a period of promotion for young people aged 15-30 years old.

The four-year anti-smoking publicity campaign, which encourages young people to stay away from tobacco and pursue a healthy lifestyle, is expected to cost 72 million euros.

It can be seen that the EU’s anti-smoking efforts in recent years have achieved effective results.

The UK announced a ban on tobacco: In October 2005, the UK announced a ban on tobacco, stipulating that smoking is prohibited in almost all indoor public places such as bars and hotels in England.

Any individual who smokes in a no-smoking area will be fined ￡50; businesses who fail to post no-smoking signs in no-smoking areas or fail to effectively discourage people from smoking will be fined ￡200.

On January 1, 2007, the British government promulgated the latest anti-smoking measures, requiring that from July 1, all indoor public places in England, including bars and private clubs, will be completely smoke-free; from October 1, youth shopping malls will be banned.

The legal age for smoking has been raised from 16 to 18.

British doctors have recently had a new responsibility. They have to have a brief conversation with every smoker they see to persuade them to quit smoking as soon as possible.

In the UK, there is an organization called the "Tobacco Control Association". If a smoker wants to quit smoking, the association staff will immediately come to help and conduct follow-up visits.

In 2006, the UK provided free overseas vacations to those who successfully quit smoking, while a British medical management agency issued a restriction order. Smokers who need to undergo some routine surgeries must quit smoking first, otherwise they will be excluded from the surgery list.

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Macedonian legislation prohibits smoking in public places: Starting from New Year's Day 2006, Macedonia's new "Health Protection Law", which has officially come into effect, stipulates that smoking in all public places and enclosed places engaged in cultural, sports, educational, and medical activities is strictly prohibited.

Smoking is prohibited at public transportation stations, as well as at food production and sales locations, and special surtaxes are levied on tobacco.

The state budget will benefit from 1 billion denars (approximately 16 million euros) per year.

The new "Health Protection Act" also imposes strict restrictions on smoking advertising.

Italy has banned smoking in public places for one year, and the number of smokers has dropped by 500,000: Italy has implemented a ban on smoking in all public places for only one year, and has achieved remarkable results. The number of smokers has dropped by 500,000, and cigarette sales have dropped by 5.7%.

%, and the number of patients hospitalized for myocardial infarction caused by smoking has also been significantly reduced.

In 2006, Italian scientists used the "heart-to-heart talk to quit smoking method" to help smokers quit smoking, and the effect was good. 80% of smokers would voluntarily quit smoking after receiving "heart-to-heart talk".

Spain has promulgated a decree that smokers and owners of public places who smoke will be subject to high fines: In early 2006, the Spanish decree stipulated that smokers found in all closed places where smoking is prohibited, including schools, hospitals, etc., will be fined.

The owner of the premises is fined a minimum of 600 euros and a maximum of 10,000 euros.

If you are found selling cigarettes to teenagers under the age of 18, you will be slapped with a huge fine of 1 million euros and your marketing points will be closed.