World No Tobacco Day
Deaths caused by smoking
Deaths today
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Deaths this year
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Key fact
Tobacco kills up to half of its users. A smoker loses an average of 10 years of life expectancy. Quitting before age 40 reduces the risk of dying from smoking-related disease by about 90%.
Deaths / year
8,000,000
Deaths / day
21,918
Deaths / hour
913
Deaths / second
0.25
About this day
World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 each year by the WHO and partners to highlight the health risks of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce consumption. Tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, including 1.3 million non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke.
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Disclaimer: Statistics are based on the latest available WHO and UN data. Actual figures may vary by year and source. This page is intended for awareness and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.