Each day, about 2000 people younger than 18 years smoke their first cigarette
For estimated APW costs (column [1]), we relied on publicly available literature and reports for as many of the six countries as possible
Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death and disease, and eliminating its use in public spaces, especially in family-oriented areas like parks, can have a lasting impact on reducing tobacco exposure
The United States is currently in the midst of an opioid abuse epidemic
Additionally, tobacco smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition where the build-up of pus-filled mucus in the lungs results in a painful cough and agonising breathing difficulties
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