Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2009

WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2009: Implementing smoke-free environments The report is the second in a series about the extent of the global tobacco epidemic and measures to stop it. It includes the latest global and country figures on the prevalence of tobacco use and on the measures' impacts. The report's theme is "smoke-free environments". WHO chose the theme because of the serious harmful effects of second-hand smoke, which include about 600,000 premature deaths per year, numerous crippling illnesses and economic losses in the tens of billions of dollars. Download the full report | Further information and media materials | Press Release