WHO Warns of Tobacco Industry Tactics

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The World Health Organization has warned Zambia that the global tobacco industry is stepping up efforts to influence government policies and weaken anti-smoking measures. WHO FCTC official Andrew Black said such interference threatens economic and public health goals by distorting trade, tax, and farming policies. He urged countries to safeguard policymaking from industry pressure and protect revenues tied to tobacco control compliance.