Increasing Number of Female Smokers

Female Smoker

Usually identified cigarettes with the Adam. However, in many developing countries, such as Indonesia, Pakistan, China, Saudi Arabia, and Uganda, the Eve also many who smoke. This makes them vulnerable to the risk of disease and premature death in the next decade.

Douglas Bettcher, representatives of the Institute of the World Health Organization (WHO), said the authorities of developing countries need to act quickly and decisively to reduce the number of women smokers. Tobacco epidemic in these countries is still in its early stages, but can spread rapidly due to global trends.

Every year, five million people in the world die from tobacco. By 2030, this number likely will increase to eight million, unless there is action from the local government.

WHO emphasizes the ban on tobacco advertising that is connected directly to the women. The government should also conduct educational activities by highlighting tobacco kills half of smokers.