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.
8.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 667,950 current smokers in Sweden.
SOURCE: GSTHR
