Overall global tobacco use fell from 1.397 billion in 2000 to 1.337 billion in 2018 (around 60 million people). (Representational Image) Overall global tobacco use fell from 1.397 billion in 2000 to 1.337 billion in 2018 (around 60 million people). (Representational Image)A recent report released by the World Health Organization projected what it calls “a powerful shift in the global tobacco epidemic”. While male tobacco use rose by around 40 million, from 1.050 billion in 2000 to 1.093 billion in 2018, the report projected a decline in the number of males using tobacco. Overall global tobacco use fell from 1.397 billion in 2000 to 1.337 billion in 2018 (around 60 million people).

Source: Indian Express January 01, 2020 23:03 UTC