Beth Turner

Beth Turner

Beth Turner is a policy adviser at Cancer Research UK, specializing in global tobacco control. An experienced global health and international development professional, she works with research partners and civil society organizations to advocate for increases in tobacco taxes and support the implementation of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control around the globe.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Coalition building is key to tobacco control in LMICs

Opinion: Coalition building is key to tobacco control in LMICs

over 3 years ago // Sponsored by Cancer Research UK

More than 80% of all tobacco-related deaths are predicted to occur in low- and middle-income countries by 2030. To mark World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Research UK's Beth Turner and UICC's Yannick Romero advocate for mobilization across sectors.

Opinion: Why commitments to tobacco control at COP 9 are critical

Opinion: Why commitments to tobacco control at COP 9 are critical

about 4 years ago // Sponsored by Cancer Research UK

The global tobacco epidemic endangers the health of many. Cancer Research U.K.’s Beth Turner discusses why it persists and the opportunity to tackle it amid the upcoming COP 9.