eurekalert.org·2 min read·medium
Chewing tobacco linked to 251,000 deaths worldwide, with more than 90% of health loss concentrated in 10 countries
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A new report highlights that chewing tobacco caused 251,000 deaths globally in 2023, with the vast majority of health impacts occurring in South Asia. The data shows that usage is most prevalent among individuals aged 60 to 64.
Why it matters
This underscores a significant public health crisis in specific regions, emphasizing the need for targeted tobacco control policies.
South Asia bore the greatest burden, accounting for about 84% of chewing tobacco-related deaths worldwide in 2023.
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