In 2023, tobacco exposure resulted in over 7 million deaths globally, with 5.59 million men and 1.77 million women affected. While the UK demonstrates a significant decline of 45% in deaths since 1990, globally, the rate has increased by 24.4%. The findings by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at a recent conference reveal alarming trends, particularly in Egypt where deaths rose by 124.3%. Urgent action is needed as tobacco remains a major health risk contributing to one in eight deaths worldwide, with substantial economic impacts in low- and middle-income countries.
Tobacco exposure is one of the most significant risk factors identified in the Global Burden of Disease study 2023, contributing to approximately one in eight deaths worldwide.
These trends highlight the urgent need for accelerated implementation and stronger enforcement of strategies proven to reduce tobacco use.
The total impact of tobacco in Bolivia, Honduras, Nigeria, Paraguay, and Uruguay equated to about 1% of the countries' combined GDP.
While some countries are seeing encouraging declines in tobacco-related deaths, others are heading in the opposite direction.
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