Every day in Brazil 443 people die from diseases caused by smoking
The new year begins with good news for Brazilians who, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), are healthier by reducing tobacco consumption. Over the past 13 years, cigarette consumption has decreased by 35% in Brazil, which joins the list of 150 countries that have managed to reduce smoking.
The WHO estimates that there are 1.25 billion smokers in the world and by 2025 the voluntary global target includes a 30% reduction in cigarette consumption.
Cigarette smoking kills more than eight million people worldwide every year and is the leading preventable cause of cancer.
According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA), 443 people die every day in Brazil from diseases caused by smoking. Despite the reduction in consumption, the number of smokers here is still high.
For Vinícius Conceição, clinical oncologist at Grupo SONHe, what is also very worrying is the number of people passively affected by cigarettes. Of the eight million deaths due to cigarettes, 1.2 million represent the number of non-smokers or passive smokers.
“From the reduction in cigarette consumption we expect a better quality of life even for non-smokers, who are less exposed to cigarettes,” explains the doctor.
Fewer cigarettes, better quality of life
Reducing cigarette consumption in Brazil has an impact on the quality of life of Brazilians as a whole. Débora Curi, clinical oncologist at Grupo SONHe, explains that the increase in life expectancy of Brazilians also increases the risk of developing cancer.
“Therefore, the lower the cigarette consumption, the better the quality of life will be in the long term,” he emphasizes.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of cancer in humans and, according to the INCA, is directly responsible for approximately 13 types, including cancer of the lung, trachea, neck, mouth, larynx, esophagus, to the kidneys, liver, pancreas, bladder, colorectal, cervix. , acute myeloid leukemia.
Vinícius Conceição highlights that the reduction in cigarette consumption in Brazil over the last 13 years represents a significant change in the habits of Brazilians and may indicate a reduction in the onset of various types of cancer, ensuring an even better quality of life for the aging population .
“This habit change must also include awareness of your physical activity routine. As the population ages, healthy habits are increasingly necessary for everyone,” emphasizes Vinícius.
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