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Tobacco and stunting

Tobacco and stunting

This document is the eleventh in a series of Tobacco Knowledge Summaries and is prepared with the objective to summarize the current evidence on the association between tobacco use and stunting. This concise advocacy tool aims to inform and mobilize health professionals, policymakers, and advocates.

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FCTC/COP/5/DIV/4 Address by Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO

FCTC/COP/5/DIV/4 Address by Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO

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Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/4
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FCTC/COP/5/DIV/3 Report of the Convention Secretariat on its activities and global progress on implementation of the Convention

FCTC/COP/5/DIV/3 Report of the Convention Secretariat on its activities and global progress on implementation of the Convention

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Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/3
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/3
FCTC/COP/5/DIV/2 Guide for participants to the Conference of the Parties

FCTC/COP/5/DIV/2 Guide for participants to the Conference of the Parties

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Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/2
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/2
FCTC/COP/5/DIV/1 Rev.1 List of participants

FCTC/COP/5/DIV/1 Rev.1 List of participants

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/1 Rev.1
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/DIV/1 Rev.1
FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./4 Draft protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products: procedural matters

FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./4 Draft protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products: procedural matters

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./4
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FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./3 Summary of the parties' comments on the proposed policy options and recommendations on economically sustainable alternatives to tobacco growing

FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./3 Summary of the parties' comments on the proposed policy options and recommendations on economically sustainable alternatives to tobacco growing

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./2 Proposed workplan and budget for the financial period 2014-2015

FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./2 Proposed workplan and budget for the financial period 2014-2015

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./2
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FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./1 Work in progress in relation to articles 9 and 10 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./1 Work in progress in relation to articles 9 and 10 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/INF.DOC./1
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FCTC/COP/5/27 Rev.1 Date and place of the sixth regular session of the Conference of the Parties

FCTC/COP/5/27 Rev.1 Date and place of the sixth regular session of the Conference of the Parties

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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FCTC/COP/5/26 Accreditation of nongovernmental organizations with the status of observer to the Conference of the Parties

FCTC/COP/5/26 Accreditation of nongovernmental organizations with the status of observer to the Conference of the Parties

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/26
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/26
FCTC/COP/5/25 Process for appointment of the Head of the Convention Secretariat

FCTC/COP/5/25 Process for appointment of the Head of the Convention Secretariat

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/25
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/25
FCTC/COP/5/24 Review of the role of the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties

FCTC/COP/5/24 Review of the role of the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/24
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/24
FCTC/COP/5/23 Proposed workplan and budget for the financial period 2014-2015

FCTC/COP/5/23 Proposed workplan and budget for the financial period 2014-2015

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/23
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/23
FCTC/COP/5/22 Travel support available to parties to the WHO FCTC

FCTC/COP/5/22 Travel support available to parties to the WHO FCTC

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/22
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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/22
FCTC/COP/5/21 Arrears in the payment of assessed contributions

FCTC/COP/5/21 Arrears in the payment of assessed contributions

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Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/21
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FCTC/COP/5/20 Interim performance report for the 2012-2013 workplan and budget

FCTC/COP/5/20 Interim performance report for the 2012-2013 workplan and budget

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/20
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FCTC/COP/5/19 Performance report for the 2010-2011 workplan and budget

FCTC/COP/5/19 Performance report for the 2010-2011 workplan and budget

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/19
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FCTC/COP/5/17 South-South and triangular cooperation for implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

FCTC/COP/5/17 South-South and triangular cooperation for implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Fifth session

Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012


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WHO Reference Number: FCTC/COP/5/17
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