3.25 Lakh Indians Die Annually From Second-Hand Smoke: Experts Seek 100% Smoke-Free Public Places

3.25 lakh Indians die annually from second-hand smoke: Experts seek 100% smoke-free public places

India needs to move towards 100% smoke-free public places to protect millions from second-hand smoke, leading health experts said, citing an estimated 3.25 lakh deaths every year in the country attributable to passive smoking. They said non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke can suffer serious health consequences and called for stronger protection against involuntary exposure, including by moving beyond designated smoking areas towards completely …

3.25 lakh Indians die annually from second-hand smoke: Experts seek 100% smoke-free public places - The Tribune

New Delhi [India], October 3: India needs to move towards 100% smoke-free public places to protect millions from second-hand smoke, leading health experts said, citing an estimated 3.25 lakh deaths every year in the country attributable to passive smoking. They said non-smokers exposed to tobacco smoke can suffer serious health consequences and called for stronger protection against involuntary exposure, including by moving beyond designated smo…

Health Experts Call for 100% Smoke-Free Public Places in India

Health experts in India are advocating for the establishment of entirely smoke-free public spaces to safeguard individuals from the dangers of second-hand smoke. They assert that approximately 3.25 lakh deaths in the country each year are linked to exposure to passive smoking. This alarming figure has prompted calls for enhanced protections for non-smokers who are […]