Why In News ?

• Recently, the World Health Organization released a comprehensive report on tobacco control measures.
• The report is a set of strategies developed by WHO to address tobacco use and its harmful effects on health.

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• Worldwide smoking prevalence has decreased from 8% in 2007 to 17% in 2021.
• According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2016-17, around 267 million adults (15 years and above – 29% of all adults) in India consume tobacco.
• The World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized agency of the United Nations for the health sector, was established in the year
• Its headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Currently 194 countries are members of WHO. It has offices in 150 countries as well as six regional offices.
• It is an intergovernmental organization and generally works in collaboration with the Ministries of Health of its member states.
• WHO provides leadership on global health issues, shapes the health research agenda and sets various norms and standards.
• In addition, WHO articulates evidence-based policy options, provides technical assistance to countries, and monitors and evaluates health trends.
• WHO started work from April 7, 1948, so currently World Health Day is celebrated every year on April