Make Tobacco Education Mandatory To Curb Tobacco Use
Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health threats in Pakistan, particularly among the country’s youth. Despite laws and awareness campaigns, smoking rates among teenagers are increasing. Data shows that 10.7% of Pakistani youth aged 13 to 15 use tobacco products—7.2% smoke, while 5.3% use smokeless tobacco. Shockingly, nearly 40% of those who […]
Smoking Poses Urgent Threat to Pakistan’s Youth
PESHAWAR – Smoking continues to spread among young people in Pakistan despite clear evidence of its dangers. Around 17.2% of the population smokes, including 28.4% of men and 6% of women. While the highest smoking rate exists among those aged 25 to 44, the habit now grips adolescents at alarming levels. Tobacco companies use aggressive […]