Over 800K in Ghana smoke cigar, shisha etc every week – Statistics

Statistics available in Ghana shows that over 800,000 people in the country smoke cigarettes, shisha and other tobacco products every week.

Unfortunately, 75 deaths are recorded every week from smoking-related illnesses.

This, according to authorities, makes smoking a “serious public health threat”.

These were contained in a press release issued by the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to mark this year’s World No Tobacco Day on Monday, May 31.

Globally, tobacco kills more than 8 million people annually with more than 7 million of the deaths from direct tobacco use.
Considering these severe health effects and their impact on the world’s population, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other global partners continue to raise awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco use, second-hand smoke exposure and discourage the use of tobacco in all forms.

Source: 3news.com