Millions of Japanese Lives Could Be Saved

November 14, 2024 by 24shareupdates.com

Millions of Japanese Lives Could Be Saved

Leading public health experts said Japan could save millions of lives if it embraces innovative and proven tobacco harm reduction measures. In Tokyo, the event featured a series of discussions with harm reduction and public health experts, including Dr. Fredrik Nystrom, Professor Marewa Glover, Professor David Sweanor, Professor Kazumasa Oguro, Dr. Kenji Shibuya and Dr. Hiroya Kumamaru.


19.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 21.2 million current smokers in Japan 28.70% of men are current smokers but only 10.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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