Global Tobacco Industry

The global tobacco industry, with its dynamic product range, poses ongoing health and socio-economic challenges, demanding attention from policymakers, healthcare experts, and the public. This study aimed to explore the history, economic tactics, marketing strategies, and product evolution of the industry to underscore its health impacts and aid informed public health decisions and actions. This review looks at sources from key databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane, and ScienceDirect, as well as World Health Organization (WHO) reports, focusing on key terms like “global tobacco industry,” “health effects,” “marketing strategies,” “new tobacco products,” “tobacco control policies,” and “economic impacts.” The tobacco industry, one of the most profitable global sectors, spans cultivation, production, and sale with an intent for profit. Facing reduced smoking rates, the industry has shifted focus to alternatives like Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) and electronic cigarettes (E-Cigarettes), designed to deliver nicotine through vapor, targeting younger and former smokers. The tobacco industry’s economic pursuits conflict with the objectives of tobacco control, especially as they introduce new products that could increase health risks. As the industry aims to expand globally, it’s crucial for authorities to strengthen tobacco control, offer cessation support, and oversee practices to protect public health.

Cite this article as: Yapar, D., & İlhan, M. N. (2025). Global tobacco industry. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions, 12(1), 1-9.