A Smoke-Free Nigeria is Possible: Lessons From Sweden’s Successful Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy
November 13, 2024 by thecable.ng
A Smoke-Free Nigeria is Possible: Lessons From Sweden’s Successful Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy
Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, responsible for more than 8 million deaths annually worldwide. Despite decades of anti-smoking campaigns, over 1.1 billion people still smoke, and the numbers remain stubbornly high, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Globally, the healthcare burden caused by smoking-related diseases continues to strain resources, yet millions of smokers find it difficult or impossible to quit.
9.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 867,000 current smokers in Sweden 11.70% of men are current smokers but only 8.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
