Tobacco use has seen an overall decline globally with about 1 in 5 adults worldwide consuming tobacco in 2022 compared to 1 in 3 in 2000, according to the estimates in latest WHO (World Health Organisation) tobacco trends report released on Monday, reports hindustantimes.com. I’m astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives. Only 56 countries globally will reach this goal, down four countries since the last report in 2021,” read the report. WHO urged countries to continue putting in place tobacco control policies and continue to fight against tobacco industry interference. Six countries have meanwhile seen tobacco use rise since 2010 -- the Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Moldova and Oman.

Source: Hindustan Times January 17, 2024 08:37 UTC