WHO Seeks to Switch Farmers From Tobacco Cultivation
Seeking healthier, more sustainable livelihoods
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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