The World Health Organization (WHO) observes World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) every year on 31st May to spread awareness among the people regarding the health hazards associated with the long-term use of tobacco. This year, the WHO has come up with a unique theme for the day, which mainly focuses on the health of young adults. Statistics And Research On Tobacco Use And Marketing: Adolescents are the most vulnerable populations to initiate tobacco use. According to the WHO, every year, around 5 million people die prematurely due to tobacco use. It was estimated that each year, more than 7 million tobacco users die from tobacco-related diseases.
Additionally, these numbers are estimated to double by the year 2030. At present, there are almost 267 million tobacco users in India . Approximately 21.4% of adults use smokeless tobacco, among which 29.6% are men , and 12.8% are women . Around…
