Quitting smoking ranks among the top New Year's resolutions for many. It demands unwavering commitment, yet sobering projections on tobacco's toll could spark real change. A Reuters report, echoed by Huffington Post US, reveals tobacco-related deaths will surge by a third by 2030 compared to today.
This landmark study, led by 70 scientists from the World Health Organization and the U.S. National Cancer Institute, projects tobacco-linked deaths climbing from 6 million to 8 million yearly by 2030. Alarmingly, 80% will strike low- and middle-income countries. The economic burden? Over a billion euros annually in healthcare costs and lost productivity worldwide.
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