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Study Finds Heavy Global Chewing Tobacco Toll, Concentrated in South Asia

Study Finds Heavy Global Chewing Tobacco Toll, Concentrated in South Asia

An IHME study estimates chewing tobacco contributed to about 251,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with most health loss in South Asia. Researchers highlight the need for targeted control policies and cessation support in high-burden regions.

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New study highlights heavy chewing tobacco burden in South Asia