“Tobacco. High rates of tobacco use are projected to lead to a doubling of the number of tobacco-related deaths
between 2010 and 2030 in low- and middle-income countries. Unless stronger action is taken now, the 3.4 million
tobacco-related deaths today will become 6.8 million in 2030 (NCD Alliance, 2011). A 2004 study by the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicted that developing countries would consume 71% of the world’s tobacco in
2010 (FAO, 2004). China is a global tobacco hotspot, with more than 320 million smokers and approximately 35% of
the world’s tobacco production (FAO, 2004; Global Adult Tobacco Survey – China Section, 2010). Tobacco accounts
for 30% of cancers globally, and the annual economic burden of tobacco-related illnesses exceeds total annual health
expenditures in low- and middle-income countries (American Cancer Society & World Lung Foundation, 2011).”
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