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A look at what tobacco use costs the world

India, together with China and Indonesia, is home to almost half of the world's tobacco users. A look at tobacco prevalence, and what it costs our world.

November 23, 2021 / 19:17 IST
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Worldwide tobacco kills nearly eight million people each year. A look at what tobacco use costs the world. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Worldwide, tobacco kills nearly eight million people each year. A look at what tobacco use costs the world. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Tobacco-related diseases cause nearly 8 million deaths each year. (Image: News18 Creative)

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China, India and Indonesia are home to nearly 50 percent of all global tobacco users. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Tobacco prevalence in India is three times higher among men than women. (Image: News18 Creative)

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Here are the top ten health problems caused by tobacco use. (Image: News18 Creative)

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If current trends continue, the number of deaths from cigarette and other harmful forms of tobacco will grow. (Image: News18 Creative)