Officials of the major health organizations say they have done their best to get the word out.
About 4.9 million people die each year from tobacco use, according to the health organization.
But health organizations and the federal government now take a less aggressive approach.
The retirement of the current director is seen as a turning point for the health organization.
He also worked as a consultant to various health organizations around the world.
Calling the number lets people get information quickly about health organizations.
That was four days before the health organization made its recommendations on air travel.
The cousin died before samples could be taken, the health organization said.
Is he ready to protect the privacy of patients, so no health organizations can get this information?
The estimates were released at the annual meeting of the health organization here.