Smoke-free alternatives could save 4.6m lives in Indonesia
STOCKHOLM, 09 December – MORE than 4.6 million lives could be saved if Indonesia embraces smoke-free alternatives to traditional cigarettes, according to a sensational new report. Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates globally and records 300,000 deaths every year from tobacco-related diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts this woeful toll will increase […]
4.6 Million Lives at Stake: The Case for Tobacco Harm Reduction in Indonesia
Indonesia stands at the forefront of the global smoking epidemic, with 64.7% of its male population actively smoking, the highest rate worldwide. Smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart disease claim 300,000 lives annually, marking a severe public health crisis. This report explores how a strategic approach integrating Tobacco […]