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This marks a continued downward trend following the 3.63 billion packs sold in 2022

adults with a smoking-linked disease 8 million: 2017 smoking-related deaths 15%: Percentage of global deaths linked to smoking 70 years: Age above which over half of smoking deaths occur 1 in 5 adults: Global smokers 80%: Tobacco users in low- and middle-income countries 7 million: Deaths from direct tobacco use 1.2 million: Secondhand smoke deaths Significance of World No-Tobacco Day 2024 1

In short, the long-term effects of smoking are devastating and well-documented

And the researchers emphasize that it's not enough to cut down on how much you smoke

So far the seeds have all come up beautifully