• According to a recent WHO report (2024), there are 1.25 billion tobacco users globally.

• The key findings of the report include:

1. The highest percentages of tobacco users were in: The South-East Asian region- 26.5% and the European region- 25.3% of the total users.

2. 150 countries have succeeded in reducing tobacco use.

3. Brazil and the Netherlands have successfully implemented MPOWER tobacco control measures.

4. Brazil showed a relative reduction of 35% since 2010.

5. The Netherlands is approaching its 30% target.

6. While the global tobacco use rate has been declining over time, by 2025 it will have decreased by 25% relative to the 2010 baseline.

7. This is less than the voluntary global target of a 30% reduction.

8. Only 56 nations worldwide meet this target.

• The findings of the report necessitate a collective effort towards tobacco cessation.

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