China's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low prices and steady sales contribute to the nation consuming nearly half of the world's cigarettes annually. This escalating tobacco epidemic poses a significant public health threat.

China's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low prices and steady sales contribute to…

Più di un terzo di tutte le sigarette al mondo, e il consumo continua ad aumentare, per ragioni culturali ma soprattutto economiche