❗️Every year tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide, mainly in low- and middle-income countries where 8⃣0⃣% of the world’s smokers live. And that annual toll includes 1⃣.2⃣ million deaths⚰️⚱️ just from exposure to second-hand smoke, over US$ 1⃣trillion in health-care costs and lost productivity, and the staggering loss of 6⃣0⃣0⃣million trees🌳, 2⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ hectares of land, 2⃣2⃣billion tonnes of water, and the production of 8⃣4⃣ million tonnes of CO2… the impact of tobacco on sustainable development can no longer be ignored. Over the years, the WHO FCTC has played a vital role in the reduction of tobacco use worldwide. Since its inception, the WHO FCTC has been the driving force in tobacco control, establishing commitments and providing guidance and support on a wide range of tobacco control measures. As we will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, we vow to build on our legacy of fighting for a tobacco-free world… for generations to come. Let’s continue writing history… together. #FCTCSavesLives 🔗 fctc.who.int/