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    Iranian Anti-Tobacco Association Representative Attends Specialized Meeting of Health NGOs at Iran University of Medical Sciences

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    Adolescents and Tobacco: Adolescent Smoking as a Lifelong Biological Trap

    Why do approximately 90% of adult smokers initiate tobacco use before the age of 18? Why is breaking a habit…

    Iranian Anti-Tobacco Association (IATA) was founded as an NGO in 1983 by the efforts of numerous physicians and academic figures. Our mission is to fight against tobacco and promote public awareness about the tobacco-induced diseases and widespread harms of tobacco smoking in health, cultural, social and economic spheres.

    We are a member of the Framework Convention Alliance (FCA), local partner and 2010 Award Winner of WHO.

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