Tobacco use should be avoided entirely. All people who use tobacco should be supported to quit through evidence-based behavioural and pharmacological cessation interventions, and all people should be protected from exposure to tobacco smoke, in line with WHO guidance. Clinical practice: y WHO clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults (19) Service delivery and care pathways: y Strengthening health systems for treating tobacco dependence in primary care to enhance skills and integrate evidence-based cessation practices into routine care (20) y WHO package of essential noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care (11) Public health and policy: y Tackling NCDs: best buys and other recommended interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (12)