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WHO Seeks to Switch Farmers From Tobacco Cultivation

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WHO Seeks to Switch Farmers From Tobacco Cultivation

Seeking healthier, more sustainable livelihoods

Jun 24, 2023
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WHO Seeks to Switch Farmers From Tobacco Cultivation

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By: Shoba Shukla

The World Health Organization is calling on governments and policymakers to support tobacco farmers to switch to alternative, more sustainable livelihoods to reduce the environmental impact of tobacco growing, curing, and manufacturing while continuing to implement tobacco control measures.

Tobacco cultivation has increased by 15 percent …

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