Country fact sheets
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, developed the Global Youth Tobacco Survey to track
tobacco use among youth across countries using a common methodology and core
questionnaire. Information from the Survey is compiled within the participating country
by a Research Coordinator nominated by the Ministry of Health, and technically
reviewed by WHO and CDC. The content has not otherwise been edited by WHO or
CDC.
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the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being
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World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use.