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Tobacco exposure caused over 7 million deaths globally in 2023, study finds

Tobacco exposure caused over 7 million deaths globally in 2023, study finds

The Guardian - 24-Jun-2025

Global tobacco deaths rose 24.4% since 1990, costing $4.3B in 5 poorer nations

Smartwatches could be the key to quitting smoking in 2025

Smartwatches could be the key to quitting smoking in 2025

University of Bristol - 01-Jan-2025

New Year resolutions meet smart tech to help smokers quit for good

Each cigarette cuts life by 17 minutes for men, 22 minutes for women

Each cigarette cuts life by 17 minutes for men, 22 minutes for women

Independent - 30-Dec-2024

Stopping smoking improves life expectancy almost immediately

NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking

NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking

BBC - 12-Nov-2024

E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option

UK plans 2025 ban on disposable vapes to reduce youth vaping

UK plans 2025 ban on disposable vapes to reduce youth vaping

BBC - 25-Oct-2024

Leaders caution the ban may fuel a black market, demanding regulated sales

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