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Which countries are the best on tobacco control? A Quantitative Analysis of the MPOWER 2017

The need for implementation of tobacco control programs is undeniable due to hazards from smoking. 1 Tobacco use remains the first preventable cause of morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases worldwide, and the rate of morbidity and mortality is rising due to smoking-related diseases. 2, 3 Therefore, the first and the most important strategy to confront this is the comprehensive implementation of tobacco control programs. 4, 5 In this regard, the WHO negotiated the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) treaty in 2003 and so far, 181 countries have ratified it. 6 In 2008, a package was proposed to be implemented and included six main components, namely: monitor tobacco use and prevention policies, protect people from tobacco smoke, offer help to quit tobacco use, warn people about the dangers of tobacco, enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and raise taxes on tobacco. 7 Global experiences have revealed that implementation of the above-mentioned six strategies can effectively decrease the rate of consumption and resultantly the consequences and complications of tobacco use. 8-9 Some studies showed that this type of analysis may create a challenge between countries to improve their status on tobacco control. 10, 11 A study in 2015 showed that fifteen countries the highest scores on tobacco control worldwide. 12 This study sought to perform a quantitative analysis of the above-mentioned report and track the status of tobacco control programs of different countries and the six WHO regions in this regard to create competition between parties with introducing best parties and may motivate countries as a stimulant to be more active on tobacco control.