100 Thousand People Lose Their Lives Each Year in Turkey Due to Tobacco Use and Related Causes
Experts point to the great danger posed by tobacco products, stating that thousands of people lose their lives for this reason every year.
According to statements made by Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and the Green Crescent Scientific Board, 100 thousand people lose their lives in Turkey every year due to tobacco use and the problems caused by this condition.
The Toll of Tobacco Use
According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, it is known that one in every three adults in the country uses a tobacco product. In assessments carried out, it is stated that approximately 100 thousand people lose their lives every year due to tobacco and related causes.
The Threat of Passive Smoking
According to the obtained data, nearly one in every five deaths stems from passive smoking. More than ninety percent of society demands that children and public spaces be protected from tobacco by law.
Rates of Starting at an Early Age
It is stated that the average age for starting tobacco in Turkey is sixteen. In order to raise a healthy generation, it is of great importance to protect children and youth against the harms of tobacco products.
Precautions That Must Be Taken
It is emphasized that digital age verification systems should be implemented, the open sale of promotional products should be prevented, and visibility at points of sale should be reduced.
The Harms of Alternative Products
It is noted that electronic cigarettes, puffs, and heated tobacco products are not a method of quitting tobacco, but on the contrary, they contain serious toxic and carcinogenic effects on the heart and respiratory system.