Showing posts with label Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI). Show all posts
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Friday, October 25, 2024

A Smoke-Free Nigeria Is Possible: Lessons From Sweden’s Successful Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy

 By Akinwande Puddicombe

Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, responsible for more than 8 million deaths annually worldwide.


Despite decades of anti-smoking campaigns, over 1.1 billion people still smoke, and the numbers remain stubbornly high, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Globally, the healthcare burden caused by smoking-related diseases continues to strain resources, yet millions of smokers find it difficult or impossible to quit.