ottawa, ontario, January 17, 2024 /CNW/ – Next week is National No Tobacco Week (NNSW). Sunday, January 21st to Saturday, January 27th. Since 1977, Canada has marked his NNSW every January. The purpose of this week is to educate people about her NNSW. Canada We explain the health effects of smoking and help people quit.
Tobacco use in Canada: An overview
- There are still 3.8 million people Canada Current smoking prevalence is 12% (2022 Canadian Community Health Survey, 12 years and older). In 1965, 50% of Canadians smoked, including 61% of men.
- Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death CanadaIt kills 46,000 Canadians each year, including approximately 30% of those who die from cancer.
- Direct medical costs from tobacco are estimated as follows: $5.4 billion per year.
- The high rate of e-cigarette use among young people is of great concern. In the 2021-22 school year, his 24% of high school students Canada The number of 10th- to 12th-graders who smoke e-cigarettes has increased from 9% in the 2014-15 school year seven years ago.
- A huge amount of work needs to be done to reach the goal of reducing tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035.
Canadian Cancer Society spokespeople are available to discuss all tobacco control issues, including necessary policy actions and tips to support smoking cessation.
About the Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We fund the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all people suffering from cancer. Canada And for all types of cancer. As advocates for people concerned about cancer, we work with governments to create a healthier society. No other organization is doing everything we do to improve lives today and change the future of cancer forever.
Help us make a difference. Call 1-888-939-3333 or visit cancer.ca today.
Source Canadian Cancer Society (National Secretariat)
For more information: Michelle Bilton, Communications Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, (437) 266-2493 ext. 23128
