US Signs GlobalTobacco Treaty

　　1 The UnitedStates has taken the first step toward approving a global tobacco treaty thatpromises to help control the deadly effects of tobacco use throughout theworld. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson signed the FrameworkConvention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) this week at the United Nations. (46)_____

　　2 The FCTC wasdeveloped by the World Health Organization and approved by members of the WorldHealth Assembly，including the United States, last year.(47)_____

　　3 For instance,cigarettes sold in those countries would have to have health warnings on atleast 30% of the front and back of every pack. (48)_____It also requires banson tobacco advertising, though there are some exceptions for countries like theUnited States, where the Constitution prohibits such an outright ban.

　　4 (49)_____ TheWorld Health Organization estimates that tobacco use kills nearly 5 millionpeople worldwide every year. In the US alone, about 440,000 people die eachyear from tobacco-related illnesses; about one-third of all cancers in the USare caused by tobacco use. If current trends continue, WHO estimates, by 2025tobacco will kill 10 million people each year.

　　5 The treaty mustbe ratified by at least 40 countries before it can take effect. (50)_____

　　A. Tobacco stocksalso perked up as investors discounted fears of litigation(訴訟) from the US.

　　B. So far, 109countries have signed it, and 12 have ratified it.

　　C. The impact ofthe treaty could be huge.

　　D. Countries thatratify it would be required to enact strict tobacco control policies.

　　E. The treatycalls for higher tobacco taxes, restrictions on smoking in public places, andmore promotion of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

　　F. The Senate muststill approve the treaty before the US can implement its provisions.

　　46——50：FDECB

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