Regional studies Tobacco cessation Americas

Overview

The WHO Framework Convention (WHO FCTC) (1) was adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2003 and entered into force on 27 February 2005. The Convention contains a number of articles related to reducing the demand for tobacco, including Article 14, which requires that each Party shall “develop and disseminate appropriate, comprehensive and integrated guidelines based on scientific evidence and best practices, taking into account national circumstances and priorities, and shall take effective measures to promote cessation of tobacco use and adequate treatment for tobacco dependence”. Parties are also required to endeavour to implement effective programmes aimed at promoting cessation of tobacco use in a range of locations including educational institutions and health care facilities, and to include diagnosis and treatment of tobacco dependence and counselling services on cessation in national health and education programmes, plans and strategies.