WHO Report Unveils: 8 Million Annual Deaths Linked to Tobacco Use Amid Global Decline

Tobacco use is estimated to kill at least 8 million people per annum, as stated in the WHO (World Health Organization) latest tobacco trends report released on Monday, 17 January 2024. There has been an overall global decline in tobacco use over the last 2 decades, with about one in five adults worldwide consuming tobacco in 2022, compared to one in three in 2000. India is among the 150 countries that have been successful in reducing tobacco use, according to the WHO report. However, the WHO warned that tobacco-related deaths were expected to remain high for years to come. The … Continue reading WHO Report Unveils: 8 Million Annual Deaths Linked to Tobacco Use Amid Global Decline