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WHO: Tobacco kills 7 million people annually

WHO chief Tedros warns that tobacco kills 7 million people each year, urging the public to quit smoking to save lives.

Agencies and A News HEALTH
Published November 18,2025
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that tobacco causes the death of 7 million people every year.
Ghebreyesus shared a post on the subject on the social media platform X, based in the United States.

Noting that tobacco kills 7 million people annually, Ghebreyesus said, "It's time to quit smoking and save lives."