Invitation to attend

Dear colleagues,

As the burden of tobacco in the EU is still enormous, it is of utmost importance that tobacco control remains our top priority. We know what is effective and what is not; FCTC is our main guidance. This evidence-based treaty is the basis for tobacco control for countries worldwide to tackle the burden of disease by recommending the implementation of these (cost)effective tools. There is however, still room for improvement of FCTC guidelines implementation and national comprehensive tobacco control policies. In economically difficult times, countries should invest in (cost)effective and evidence based programs.

ECToH provides an opportunity for tobacco control professionals, researchers, policy makers, advocates, and other interested colleagues to meet, develop their knowledge and skills and enable sharing of best practices in Amsterdam.

The conference should inspire and empower professionals across Europe in tobacco control. It will create new horizons and new fundaments for cooperation. East and West can learn from each other and can help overcome barriers in their country, with special emphasis on how EC-policies, FCTC and good practices can support national tobacco control.

We are very pleased that the 3rd Tobacco Control Scale by Luc Joossens will be presented at the ECToH 2011!

On behalf of the Executive Committee I hope to welcome you in Amsterdam in March.

Lies van Gennip
chair of the Executive Committee