Integration of WHO FCTC implementation with the control and prevention of noncommunicable diseases

The report first describes the global challenge of NCDs and draws attention to their health, economic and social impacts.

This is followed by a discussion of global efforts to control and prevent NCDs. Second, global tobacco control efforts are discussed – specifically the implementation of the WHO FCTC and the work of WHO. Third, connections are described between tobacco control and the control of NCDs. Lastly, the report gives examples of the integration of NCD control and tobacco control in policy and programmatic areas, as well as in building partnerships.