Tobacco Control Success Story: Bangladesh

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) helped Bangladesh reduce adult tobacco use by 18.5% between 2009 and 2017. Exposure to second-hand smoke declined significantly in homes (-15.9%) and public spaces, with restaurants and healthcare facilities seeing declines of 30% and 11.1%, respectively. These public health successes are the result of policy changes advocated for by CTFK and its partners in Bangladesh.