Global tobacco-related deaths expected to double in next 8 years
(Anadolu photo) ISTANBUL - The number of deaths worldwide from diseases caused by tobacco use is expected to double in the next eight years from the current level of more than 8 million people annually. With the initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO), every year, February 9 is celebrated as World Smoking Boycott Day to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use. According to WHO data from 2021, around 1.3 billion people worldwide smoke, and this figure is expected to reach 1.7 billion in 2025. While the average age for tobacco use is 46 and older, for men, it c...
Source: philippinetimes.com