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Indicator 3.a.1: Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older

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Indicator name Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older
Indicator number 3.a.1
Target name Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
Target number 3.a
Global indicator description A measure of the number of people who are current tobacco smokers in relation to all persons aged 15 years and older.
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
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