Tobacco

Tobacco use is the world's single biggest cause of preventable death and disease. ¹ Up to half of all smokers will die from tobacco-related illnesses such as cancer or lung and heart disease.

China is the largest producer and consumer of tobacco in the world. There are more than 300 million smokers in China, nearly one-third of the world's total. About one in every three cigarettes smoked in the world is smoked in China.² In addition, in a typical week, 70% of adults are exposed to second-hand smoke or "passive smoking" in China.