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World NO TOBACCO DAY
M AY 3 1 , 2 01 6
THE GLOBAL TOBACCO EPIDEMIC AND HOW YOUNG PEOPLE ARE BEING TARGETED CIGARETTE SMOKING IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF TOBACCO USE IN MOST COUNTRIES, AND THE MAJORITY OF ADULT SMOKERS START SMOKING PRIOR TO THE AGE OF 18. Cigarette smoking by youth has immediate health consequences, including addiction, and can accelerate the development of chronic diseases throughout the lifespan.
CANCERS
CHRONIC DISEASE
MEDIAN PERCENT OF YOUTH AGED 13-15 CURRENTLY SMOKING CIGARETTES IN 41 COUNTRIES by WHO Region (2012-14)
Stroke Blindness, cataracts, age related macular degeneration Oropharynx Larynx
Congenital defects-maternal smoking: orofacial clefts
Esophagus
Periodontitis Aortic aneurysm, early abdominal aortic atherosclerosis in young adults Pneumonia Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, asthma, and other respiratory effects
Trachea, bronchus, & lung
Acute myeloid leukemia Stomach
16 14 12
Bladder Colorectal
4.8 %
6
7.2 %
6%
4
Reproductive effects in women (including infertility) Male sexual function–erectile dysfunction Immune function Overall diminished health
Cervix
6.6 %
8
Atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease Diabetes Hip fractures
Kidney & ureter
9.4 %
10
Coronary heart disease
Liver Pancreas
16.2 %
18
2 0
AFRO
EMRO
EURO
PAHO
SEARO
WPRO
THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY SPENDS TENS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORLDWIDE each year on advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
The more young people are exposed to cigarette advertising and promotional activities,
THE MORE LIKELY THEY ARE TO SMOKE.
IN MANY COUNTRIES, TOBACCO IS PROMOTED VIA MEDIA AND AVENUES THAT YOUTH FREQUENTLY VISIT, including the movies, the Internet, in fashion magazines, and at music and sporting events.
MEDIAN PERCENT OF YOUTH AGED 13-15 WHO RECEIVED A FREE CIGARETTE BY A TOBACCO COMPANY IN 38 COUNTRIES by WHO Region (2012-14)
10.4 %
12 10 8
8.8 %
7.1 %
7.1 % 5.5 %
6
3.2 %
4 2 0
AFRO
EMRO
EURO
PAHO
SEARO
WPRO
WHO’S FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON TOBACCO CONTROL ARTICLE 13 calls for a
DÉFENSE DE FUMER
Learn more about the Global Youth Tobacco Survey and CDC’s work in global tobacco control at http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/global/
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total ban on direct and indirect tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. This can substantially reduce tobacco consumption and protect people, particularly youth, from industry marketing tactics.
