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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Over Million Deaths in 2023
(MENAFN) Exposure to secondhand smoke was associated with nearly 1.7 million deaths worldwide in 2023, according to findings from a new study published Tuesday.
Secondhand smoke refers to tobacco smoke inhaled by people who are close to individuals using cigarettes or other tobacco products.
The study found that more than 2.7 billion people around the world, including approximately 767 million children, were exposed to secondhand smoke during 2023.
Researchers analyzed information covering 204 countries and territories from 1990 through 2023. Their findings linked secondhand smoke exposure to an estimated 1.66 million deaths and 44.8 million years of healthy life lost in 2023.
Among adults, ischemic heart disease was identified as the largest contributor to deaths associated with secondhand smoke. Children were also significantly affected, with exposure linked to about 5.2 million cases of lower respiratory infections during the same year.
While the share of the global population exposed to secondhand smoke has fallen since 1990, the total number of affected people has remained relatively steady because of worldwide population growth. Exposure has also risen notably in some areas of Africa and the Middle East.
Researchers warned that secondhand smoke continues to represent a significant worldwide health threat and urged governments to strengthen tobacco-control policies, particularly to safeguard women and children.
Secondhand smoke refers to tobacco smoke inhaled by people who are close to individuals using cigarettes or other tobacco products.
The study found that more than 2.7 billion people around the world, including approximately 767 million children, were exposed to secondhand smoke during 2023.
Researchers analyzed information covering 204 countries and territories from 1990 through 2023. Their findings linked secondhand smoke exposure to an estimated 1.66 million deaths and 44.8 million years of healthy life lost in 2023.
Among adults, ischemic heart disease was identified as the largest contributor to deaths associated with secondhand smoke. Children were also significantly affected, with exposure linked to about 5.2 million cases of lower respiratory infections during the same year.
While the share of the global population exposed to secondhand smoke has fallen since 1990, the total number of affected people has remained relatively steady because of worldwide population growth. Exposure has also risen notably in some areas of Africa and the Middle East.
Researchers warned that secondhand smoke continues to represent a significant worldwide health threat and urged governments to strengthen tobacco-control policies, particularly to safeguard women and children.
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