Federal Leadership on Global Tobacco Control and Prevention
Federal Agencies Directed to Strengthen Global Tobacco Prevention Efforts
What it does
Federal agencies must not promote tobacco exports, include health input in trade talks, and require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct international assessments and training.
Real-world impact
- Limits U.S. promotion of tobacco exports and marketing abroad.
- Requires published summaries of tobacco provisions in trade agreements.
- Expands research, surveillance, and training to reduce tobacco use, especially among children.
Topics
Summary
This order directs the federal government to take strong action to prevent a potential global epidemic of tobacco-related disease. Agencies are to increase work on tobacco prevention through coordinated domestic steps, limited help to other countries, and support for international organizations.
It prohibits agencies from promoting tobacco sales or exports, requires the Department of Health and Human Services to advise on trade talks and to carry out an international pilot assessment, and calls for research and training linking U.S. and other institutions.
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