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Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Monitor Use and Policies
Part 3 Protect from Secondhand Smoke
Part 4 Offer to Help Quit
Part 5 Warn of Dangers
Part 6 Enforce Marketing Bans
Part 7 Raise Prices
Part 8 Tracking Progress
Part 9 Regional Highlights
Part 10 Dissemination
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About GATS Atlas
This Atlas presents tobacco statistics from 22 GATS countries in a visual format – using data that cover nearly 60 percent of the world’s population.

Following the MPOWER framework, and incorporating the WHO FCTC Articles, it describes the range of tobacco products, and represents statistics on tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, cessation, warnings about the dangers of tobacco, bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and tobacco taxes. Progress and opportunities for further actions in 22 GATS countries are also highlighted.
The Atlas serves as a resource for decision makers, public health professionals, advocates, researchers, and media as they work to advance social policies.
Countries are encouraged to incorporate GATS questions in their own national surveys to obtain standardized and comparable statistics.
Funding for GATS is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, through the CDC Foundation. Governments of Brazil, Greece, India, Malaysia, Panama, Qatar, Thailand, and Turkey contributed funding to the GATS implementation.
Additional Resources
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Global Tobacco Surveillance System Data (GTSSData)
Displays survey findings from over 180 countries and facilitates comparisons at the national, regional, and global levels. -
Global Tobacco Control Report
Presents data on tobacco use and on the impact of demand-reduction measures. -
Media Campaign Resources
Educate the public about tobacco, support smoke-free policies, and change social norms. -
Tips from Former Smokers
Profile real people living with serious health effects from smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. -
2014 Report of the Surgeon General
Chronicles the devastating consequences of 50 years of tobacco use in the US. -
Tobacco Control Laws
Explore tobacco control laws and analysis from countries around the world.