Global report on trends in the prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025
November 21 , 2021
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- The World Health Organization (WHO) published the 4th edition of this report.
- As per the report, South-East Asia Region achieved the fastest rate of decline in the use of tobacco.
- The average prevalence of smoking among men decreased to 25% in 2020, as against 50% in 2000.
- India and Nepal are likely to achieve a 30% relative reduction in tobacco use in order to meet the Global NCD action target plan by 2025.
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