Second-Hand Smoke Causes Nearly 1.7M Deaths Globally: Study
- On Tuesday, The Lancet published a study reporting that 2.71 billion people were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, contributing to 1.66 million deaths and 44.8 million DALYs globally.
- People near smokers inhale unfiltered 'sidestream smoke' carrying higher concentrations of toxic compounds, while population growth in Africa and the Middle East has kept exposure numbers stable despite declining smoking prevalence since 1990.
- Among the 2.71 billion people exposed were 767 million children aged 0 to 14, with exposure causing an estimated 5.2 million respiratory tract infections in children during 2023.
- Women face disproportionate risks in regions where smoking prevalence is low, with researchers noting that 'Despite this substantial burden, exposure remains rarely acknowledged as a major risk factor for female health.'
- Tobacco remains a leading cause of disease globally, with 8 million deaths linked to smoking-related illnesses in 2023; the study urged governments to strengthen public and home tobacco controls to protect vulnerable populations.
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More than 2.7 billion people, including children, were exposed to passive smoking worldwide, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2023, according to a study published this Tuesday in the scientific journal The Lancet.
More than 2.7 billion people worldwide suffer from secondhand smoke, including 767 million children. According to a study published Tuesday in the British specialized journal The Lancet, breathing tobacco smoke alone contributed to nearly 1.7 million deaths among non-smokers in 2023 alone.
More than 2.7 billion people inhale passive cigarette smoke worldwide, including 767 million children – with serious consequences, as a new Lancet study shows.
More than 2.7 billion people worldwide suffer from passive smoke, including 767 million children. In 2023 alone, the inhalation of tobacco smoke caused almost 1.7 million deaths worldwide. Among the estimated eight million people who died in 2023 due to tobacco smoke worldwide, according to the study in the journal "The Lancet" many non-smokers who were exposed to passive smoke were also. What is passive smoke?Passive smoke arises from the so-ca…
Second-hand smoke causes nearly 1.7M deaths globally: Study
More than 2.7 billion people, including children, were exposed to secondhand smoke globally, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2023, according to a study published Tuesday in The Lancet Public Health.
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