Framework Convention Alliance
My name is Josef Verovic. I’m speaking on behalf of the Framework Convention Alliance,
representing more than 350 NGOs worldwide working in tobacco control.
Talking Points:
- Tobacco use is a global epidemic. The consumption of tobacco is the main risk factor for noncommunicable
diseases (NCDs). These health threats are now hampering development in many
countries, particularly developing countries.
- Tobacco use is related to all areas of sustainable development, not just health.
- The good news is that there are cost-effective solutions in form of the Framework Convention
on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which needs to be implemented.
- We strongly urge that the fight against NCDs are included in the future sustainable
development goals as targets and indicators that address tobacco use and use of alcohol,
unhealthy diets and physical inactivity.
Here are some specific suggestions:
- To reduce preventable deaths from NCDs by 25% or to reduce tobacco use by 30% by the
year 2025.
- To create and monitor effective health policies, such as ensuring that cigarettes are getting
more expensive.
Thank you!
representing more than 350 NGOs worldwide working in tobacco control.
Talking Points:
- Tobacco use is a global epidemic. The consumption of tobacco is the main risk factor for noncommunicable
diseases (NCDs). These health threats are now hampering development in many
countries, particularly developing countries.
- Tobacco use is related to all areas of sustainable development, not just health.
- The good news is that there are cost-effective solutions in form of the Framework Convention
on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which needs to be implemented.
- We strongly urge that the fight against NCDs are included in the future sustainable
development goals as targets and indicators that address tobacco use and use of alcohol,
unhealthy diets and physical inactivity.
Here are some specific suggestions:
- To reduce preventable deaths from NCDs by 25% or to reduce tobacco use by 30% by the
year 2025.
- To create and monitor effective health policies, such as ensuring that cigarettes are getting
more expensive.
Thank you!
Stakeholders