The tobacco industry is targeting the youth

June 05, 2024 by who.int

The tobacco industry is targeting the youth

Tobacco industry targets youth with harmful products and marketing tactics, leading to premature deaths. WHO highlights industry's strategies on World No Tobacco Day to attract new users, with 37 million youth worldwide already addicted. India's youth tobacco survey reveals alarming statistics. The industry promotes addictive products, posing severe health risks. WHO urges protective policies to combat industry interference and protect children. Governments, organizations, and individuals must unite to eliminate tobacco's dangers and addiction threats. India has banned e-cigarettes, taking steps to reduce tobacco harm. Supporting WHO's campaign can help raise awareness and shield the youth from tobacco industry deceit.


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8.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 80.5 million current smokers in India 14.40% of men are current smokers but only 1.40% of women.
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