Tobacco harm reduction strategy ‘will save 416,000 Nigerian lives’
November 26, 2024 by smokefreesweden.org
Tobacco harm reduction strategy ‘will save 416,000 Nigerian lives’
Over 400,000 Nigerian lives could be saved by integrating safer nicotine products like vapes into tobacco control. Current tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria are high, but by adopting tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies, annual death toll could decrease to 7,600 by 2060. Successful THR implementation in countries like the UK and Sweden has reduced smoking rates. Leading health experts urge Nigerian policymakers to introduce THR products to save lives and improve public health. By offering less harmful alternatives, Nigeria can make significant progress in tobacco control. Embracing THR is crucial for Nigeria to lower tobacco-related diseases and set an example for Africa. For more information on THR success, visit www.smokefreesweden.org.
2.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.9 million current smokers in Nigeria 5.00% of men are current smokers but only 0.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
