Smoking Prevention European Network - ENSP is a European network for smoking prevention active in tobacco contol in Europe.

Tobacco Network - Finland and Europe focus.

Smokefree Europe: Recommendations on Tobacco - From European experts on cancer.

Tobacco Profile for Denmark - Summary of smoking and tobacco stats.

Smoke-Free Eire - Focus is on clean indoor air in Eire.

Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - Aims to introduce the Council to the public and to educate on smoking-related health hazards. In English and Chinese.

ASH Thailand - Tobacco use and control in Thailand.

Quit In Your Language - Quitting information and tips in Greek, Italian, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Smokefree Torun - Guide to smokefree travel and dining in Poland. Poland has been known for a lot of smoking but that's changing.

Smoking - Dohányzás - Smoking at the threshold of the year 2000: situation report on Hungary.

Country Case Studies - Examines China, Mexico, Viet Nam, Russia, Romania, Poland, Senegal, South Africa.

Inside Indonesia: Worshipping cancer sticks - News article reports "the tobacco industry keeps the government afloat, but at a huge cost in ordinary lives."

Tobacco Country Profiles - For each country: tobacco consumption, smoking prevalence, deaths attributed to smoking, pharmaceutical treatments, market share by manufacturer, trade and agriculture statistics, taxes and duties, retail price, advertising and sponsorship, health promotion and education, sales and distribution restrictions, tobacco product regulations, smoke-free indoor air, organizations involved in tobacco control.

Big Tobacco Smothers Latin America - Article on U.S. tobacco companies and their promotional and marketing efforts in Latin America; cites examples, summarizes.

Tobacco Industry Efforts to Control Tobacco Policy Making in Switzerland - UCSF report. Executive summaries in German, English, and French. Full report in English.

U.S. Aided Cigarette Firms in Conquests Across Asia - Washington Post article on how the U.S. federal government helped the tobacco industry push its product overseas, and how the industry is expanding in Asia, the ex-Soviet Union, and China.

Framework Convention on Tobacco Control - An internationalalliance of Non-Government Organisations committed to seeing a strong and effective Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

Fighting for Lungs and Minds in Asia - Washington Post article on targetting of Asia by the tobacco industry.

No Smoke Tokyo - Non-smoking bars, clubs and restaurants in Tokyo, Japan. Also smoke-free hotels, flights, taxis, and worldwide smoke-free information, and news about non-smokers rights and the fight for clean air in Japan!

Nederlandse Nietrokersvereniging CAN - Dutch and English provided in this site; lots of tobacco issues, science, and discussion.

Essential Action Condemns USTR Pressure on Korea - "The U.S. Trade Representative is up to its bad, old tricks, working on behalf of Big Tobacco," said Weissman of the group Essential Action; item has the story.

WHO Europe: Danger of exploitation by the tobacco industry - In English, French, or German. WHO warning: in the tobacco industry's war on public health, the manipulation of public health advocates and scientists is a key strategy.

Double Standards of U.S. Tobacco Companies in International Cigarette Labeling - Report from Public Citizen examines cigarette pack warning labels in 45 countries. Conclusion: what Philip Morris says about its product varies by country.

Globalization of Tobacco Industry Tactics as Exemplified in Switzerland - Abstract of paper; concludes "in order to be successful, anti-tobacco alliances need to recognize that tobacco control is ultimately a political battle fought in public, and not a scientific debate discussed in private"; gives examples from Switzerland.

International Interests in U.S. Tobacco Legislation - Policy analysis by the Health Science Analysis Project. U.S. tobacco policy will have significant effects on tobacco control efforts worldwide.

Towards a Tobacco Free Society - The report of the tobacco free policy review group in Ireland.

Tobacco in the 3rd World - Feature article deals with facts about tobacco including its effect on 3rd World development and ecosystems. Case studies include Kenya, Malawi, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Brazil.

Marlboro Man Goes Overseas - Op-Ed examines Philip Morris cigarette promotion in Asia, Russia, Central Europe and Latin America.

Tobacco and the European Union - ASH-UK factsheet presents smoking and tobacco use prevalence, advertising, policy, and industry trends by country in the EU.

International Issues in Tobacco Control - Poster session from health conference focusses on worldwide trends.

Tobacco in the Developing World - ASH-UK factsheet presents smoking and tobacco prevalence and consumption facts, health effects, environmental impacts, and responses to the problem in the developing world.

Where there's smoke - Article on smoking and tobacco in Hungary.

The International Tobacco Industry: Current Developments - FAQ on worldwide marketing of tobacco products.

Smokefree Europe: Abstracts - Abstracts of paper and poster conference presentations on "aggressive marketing techniques of western tobacco companies".

Asian Pacific Islander Tobacco Education Network - Resources in Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese languages. Impact of tobacco products on communities.

Australian Council on Smoking and Health - Non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to raising awareness in the community on smoking and health issues in Australia. Bulletin board, library, information campaigns, quit programs, advocacy, and tobacco industry secrets.

ASH New Zealand - Mission is to improve the health and well being of all New Zealanders by eliminating disease and premature death due to tobacco. Educates on harmful effects of active and passive smoking, supports and encourages relevant legislation, e.g. to protect smokefree environments.

Action on Smoking and Health -- Canada - Western Canada's leading health organization devoted solely tp tobacco control and prevention.

Emerging Tobacco Hazards in China - In Chinese and English.

A Population Based Anti-Smoking Campaign in Hungary - Mostly in Hungarian language; covers the campaign and research on it.

ASH Scotland - Forthcoming are tobacco and smoking fact sheets, statistics, news, projects, policies, and resources.

Africa Tobacco Documents - UICC GLOBALink - Mali: Premier procès contre l'industrie du tabac en Afrique; Mouvement Anti-Tabac du Sénégal; Tobacco Farming in Kenya; Report on Africa.

Asia Pacific Tobacco Documents - UICC GLOBALink - Tobacco industry and tobacco control in India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Goa, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong.

Europe Tobacco Documents - UICC Globalink - Tobacco industry and tobacco control in Finland, Spain, France, Suisse, Schweitz, Norway, Ireland, the CzechRepublic, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark Germany, Luxembourg, and the EC.

Tazor's Non-smoking Page - Poland smokefree site.

World No-Tobacco Day: Leaving the Pack BehindArchive of INTL-TOBACCO mailing list - Archive of Postings to INTL-TOBACCO, a post-only mailing list concerned with tobacco control around the world.

Tobacco Industry Activity in the Middle East - Report from the WHO Regional office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region documents tobacco industry lobbying, PR campaigns, spying on tobacco control organizations, and delaying or blocking anti-tobacco measures in the region.

Big Tobacco Goes Global - Article on worldwide promotion of cigarettes and smoking.

Hungarian Town Under the Influence of Big Tobacco - ABCNews.com article on influence and promotion of tobacco industry in Eastern Europe in general and Hungary in particular.

India Tobacco News Extracts - Cancer Patients Aid Association hosts news stores on tobacco in India.

Tobacco Free Albania - Interview with Sara Bogdani, youth advocate for a tobacco-free Albania.

Thwarting Big Tobacco in Pakistan - Article describes tobacco promotion activities of tobacco transnationals such as BAT in Pakistan, and discusses ways of countering thyem.

Asia Times: Japanese Government Addicted To Tobacco - Article on the government of Japan's ties to the Japanese tobacco industry, and the effect on health programs in Japan.

Industry Activity around the World - Interviews with advocates on industry activity in Canada, Hong Kong, Poland, and Thailand.

Tobacco Control Program In Czech Republic - Aims to heighten public awareness and catalyze policy change necessary for the creation of a tobacco-free environment in the Czech Republic.

The Global Marlboro Man - Gallery of Marlboro ads shows differences and commonalities Philip Morris uses to promote its product in different countries.

Research for International Tobacco Control - Research reports from Vietnam, Turkey, South Africa, India, China, Brazil, and Latin America; other countries and areas forthcoming.

Marlboro Man Rides into Russia - Short CNN article on tobacco industry activity in Russia.

Health Promotion: Global Perspectives - Sep/Oct 200 issue of American Journal of Health Promotion devoted to tobacco control; includes perspectives from the UK, South Africa, Romania, Argentina, and globally.

Tobacco Control Country Profiles - PDF documents from WHO provide a country-by-country breakdown of tobacco statistics.

Marlboro Man Goes East - Report on industry activity in Germany, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and other East European nations.

WomensWire: Big Tobacco Targets Women in the Global South - Article on tobacco industry promotion to women in Africa and Asia (article located halfway down the newsletter).

SmokeFree Ramadan - Free and confidential advice to quit smoking in English, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, and Turkish/Kurdish languages.

EMRO Tobacco Free Initiative Homepage - World Health Organization initiative on tobacco in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO).

Tobacco Industry Activity in the Middle East - Review of internal industry documents reveals tobacco industry activity in the middle east.

Smoke Screen: Big Tobacco is Working Hard to Ensure the Whole World will Get Its Taste Of Freedom - Article from Hamburg, Germany, explores Philip Morris cigarette promotion worldwide.

Tobacco` Free Asia - Country profiles, tobacco control measures, tobacco industry activities, media, news centre, and links to other sites.

Clean Air Coalition of B.C. - Advocates for smokefree workplaces and public places in British Columbia, Canada.

Smokefree Calgary - Advocates for smokefree restaurants, workplaces, and other indoor places where children have access.

Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - Information on smoking cessation, tobacco legislation, and clean indoor air.

Tobacco Free Initiative Pakistan - Initiative sponsored by the Network for Consumer Protection in Pakistan to mount resistance to the tobacco industry, to educate about tobacco use, and to pressure the government to introduce controls on tobacco sale and promotion.