Dr. Ramon Reyes
President European Cancer Leagues
Welcome to the 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health
We are excited to invite you to the 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health (ECToH) in Milan, Italy, in 2026. This milestone edition marks a decade of progress in the fight against tobacco and nicotine and will focus on how we can create healthier cities across Europe.
ECToH Milan 2026 – “Building Spaces for Healthier Cities” – reflects a critical vision for the future. In the coming years, our cities must become more than just places to live — they must be environments that actively promote health, well-being, and sustainability. To achieve this, we must clear our urban spaces of tobacco, nicotine, and all emerging products — from schools and parks to streets and public transport hubs.
ECToH Milan 2026 – “Building Spaces for Healthier Cities” – reflects a critical vision for the future. In the coming years, our cities must become more than just places to live — they must be environments that actively promote health, well-being, and sustainability. To achieve this, we must clear our urban spaces of tobacco, nicotine, and all emerging products — from schools and parks to streets and public transport hubs.
Prof. Francesco Schittulli
President LILT
Prof. Marco Alloisio
President LILT Milan
Welcome from the ECToH 2026 Scientific Committee
Dear Colleagues,
Tobacco and nicotine use remain the leading cause of preventable disease and death in Europe and across the world. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence linking tobacco and nicotine consumption to cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and a long list of other health problems, we are still far from eliminating this epidemic.
We have known the facts for decades. Yet, progress is too slow. The inaction — or insufficient action — in the face of such clear harm is no longer acceptable, especially when new nicotine and tobacco products continue to emerge, aggressively marketed and misleadingly positioned as safer alternatives.
Tobacco and nicotine use remain the leading cause of preventable disease and death in Europe and across the world. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence linking tobacco and nicotine consumption to cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and a long list of other health problems, we are still far from eliminating this epidemic.
We have known the facts for decades. Yet, progress is too slow. The inaction — or insufficient action — in the face of such clear harm is no longer acceptable, especially when new nicotine and tobacco products continue to emerge, aggressively marketed and misleadingly positioned as safer alternatives.
Dr. Silvano Gallus
Chair of the ECToH 2026 Scientific Committee
Waiting for you in Milan
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2026/05/20 09:00:00
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