Which statement about the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is true?

• A. It was the first treaty negotiated by WHO
• B. It had minimal impact
• C. It was negotiated by a single country
• D. It focuses on cures

Answer: (A)

The main point is that this treaty represents a landmark move in global health governance: it was the first treaty negotiated under the World Health Organization to address a worldwide health risk. It wasn’t the work of a single country; many WHO member states collaborated to draft and adopt it, reflecting a broad international effort. The focus is on prevention and control of tobacco use and exposure, not on cures, with provisions that support measures like higher tobacco taxes, smoke-free environments, advertising bans, and clear health warnings. Because it established binding international obligations and spurred widespread national laws and ongoing global coordination, it has had a substantial impact on reducing tobacco-related harm.