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Global report on trends in the prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025

November 21 , 2021 891 days 526 0
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) published the 4th edition of this report.
  • As per the report, South-East Asia Region achieved the fastest rate of decline in the use of tobacco.
  • The average prevalence of smoking among men decreased to 25% in 2020, as against 50% in 2000.
  • India and Nepal are likely to achieve a 30% relative reduction in tobacco use in order to meet the Global NCD action target plan by 2025.

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