>300,000
tobacco-related deaths each year
145mill
people— 22% of adults —smoke
289,000
estimated TB cases in 2018
Members of The Union Latin America Region
The Union is divided into seven regions to provide a platform for addressing lung health and related issues from a regional perspective. This structure offers members opportunities to network with colleagues who face the same regional challenges and contributes to The Union's deep understanding of local issues.
The Union Latin America Region is made up of organisational and individual members.
The 19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region, took place during the Congress of the Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax, in Panama, bringing together clinicians, researchers, health care professionals, politicians, the media and people affected by tuberculosis (TB).
Organised by Union members, the conference brings together experts to discuss regional approaches to lung health challenges, including TB, lung disease, tobacco control and air pollution.
UNION NEWS FROM THE Latin america REGION
Prevention, people and partnerships at the 19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region
In his opening address to attendees of the 19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region, which took place during the 12th Congress…
The Union in Brazil marks World No Tobacco Day by releasing impactive study results
On World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), results from a new study were released, showing that Brazil’s tobacco control actions may have…
The Union congratulates the Government of Brazil for its efforts to hold the tobacco industry legally liable for the harms it causes
The Union today welcomed the filing of a lawsuit by the Government of Brazil against British American Tobacco (BAT) and Philip Morris…
19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region to be held in Panama
The Union will hold its 19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region from 3-6 July in Panama, in conjunction with the Latin…
New studies provide evidence to strengthen tobacco control in El Salvador
In El Salvador, the Fondo Solidario para la Salud (FOSALUD), with support from The Union, has recently held a press conference to…
Looking towards a new year for Union members
As we move into 2019, we reflect on the achievements made by Union members over the last 12 months in more than 140 countries around the…