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WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the first global public health treaty, entered into force in 2005 and provides evidence-based measures to reduce tobacco demand and supply.

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Answer: True

The WHO FCTC has 182 parties covering over 90% of the world's population. It mandates measures like tobacco taxation, smoke-free environments, advertising bans, health warnings, and support for cessation, significantly contributing to global tobacco control efforts.

Topic World Health Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking
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