One-third of the world’s cigarette smokers live in China, the Lancet scientific journal reports on Friday, adding that by 2025, tobacco will kill 2 million people in this country each year.
China is also the largest producer of tobacco, accounting for 35 percent of the market.
The region of China that fights tobacco addiction with the greatest commitment is Hong Kong, which, thanks to the measures taken, has managed to reduce the percentage of smokers in its area from 23 percent. in 1982, up to 12 percent. in 2008
Hong Kong incl. raised taxes on tobacco, introduced regulations restricting smoking in closed rooms, warnings on cigarette packets and conducted anti-smoking campaigns in schools. (PAP)