Tobacco and alcohol are by far the biggest threats to human health of all addictive substances, new research suggests. Worldwide, tobacco is responsible for 110 deaths per 100,000 people, while alcohol causes 33 fatalities, a study by University College London found. This is compared to just 6.9 deaths from cocaine per 100,000 members of the public, the research adds. Results further suggest nearly one in five adults worldwide drink heavily at least once a month, while 15 per cent smoke tobacco every day. Tobacco is the biggest threat to human health of all addictive substances, study finds (stock)IS THE END OF SMOKING 'IN SIGHT' IN THE UK?

Source: Daily Mail May 11, 2018 14:41 UTC