Chewing Tobacco Deaths Soar: A Quarter Million Lives Lost

Research released in 2023 indicated that chewing tobacco was responsible for the deaths of approximately a quarter of a million people. The study found that the usage of this smokeless tobacco product has remained stubbornly high across the globe.

Chewing tobacco is particularly popular in South Asian countries. The product is typically placed between the cheek and the lower gum, and is often flavored and sweetened.

This trend points to a persistent global health challenge. The continued high rates of use and associated fatalities underscore the need for continued public health interventions and awareness campaigns regarding the dangers of smokeless tobacco.