Within the region, female tobacco use remains low at 2.5%, while male usage is the highest globally at 43.3%.
Today, over 110 countries require graphic health warnings on cigarette packs as part of global efforts to prevent people from using tobacco
Smoking in public places, Washington state RCW 70.160: Since 2005 RCW 70.16 has protected employees, visitors, patrons and others from second hand smoke by prohibiting smoking in public places and workplaces and requires that smoking occur a minimum reasonable distance of 25 feet from entrances, exits, windows and air intakes to insure that smoke does not enter into buildings
However, several companies appeared to apply standards, including a standardized industry program known as the US Tobacco Good Agricultural Practices Program, in their US operations that only require compliance with US law, while requiring adherence to ILO standards, including concerning child labor, in operations outside the US