Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

A landmark report released by India's Ministry of Health finds that bidis — India's most commonly used form of tobacco — cause tremendous health, economic and social harm.

To protect public health and keep its promise of a tobacco-free Olympics, the Beijing government has issued new regulations that significantly strengthen restrictions on smoking in public places and workplaces. The regulations took effect May 1, 2008.

Mexico City joins a growing number of countries, regions and cities to require smoke-free workplaces and public places. Governments should protect the right of all people to breathe clean, smoke-free air.

Nations met in February, 2008 to discuss international cooperation on a massive problem that undercuts efforts to reduce tobacco use, costs governments billions and is linked to organized crime and terrorist groups.