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Tobacco Use in India Halves This Century
Tobacco use in India has roughly halved this century, falling from around 50% of adults in 2000 to about 24% in 2022. The decline is a positive step towards reducing the country's tobacco-related health problems. The decrease in tobacco use is a result of increased awareness and education campaigns.
At a glance
- Tobacco use in India has roughly halved this century
- Fell from 50% of adults in 2000 to 24% in 2022
- Decline is a positive step towards reducing health problems
- Decrease in tobacco use due to increased awareness and education