Tobacco consumption in Bangladesh
Is health an individual or collective responsibility?
The importance of government policy, not just individual motivation, for health becomes evident when we consider the behaviours needed for a person to stay healthy.
Do we need stricter tobacco control?
A "smoking zone" in the middle of an otherwise smoke-free area does not protect people from second-hand smoke.
Tobacco usage drops by 18.5pc in 8 years
Tobacco usage among those aged 15 and above in Bangladesh dropped by 18.5 percent in the last eight years, till 2017, finds the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS).
Is health an individual or collective responsibility?
The importance of government policy, not just individual motivation, for health becomes evident when we consider the behaviours needed for a person to stay healthy.
Do we need stricter tobacco control?
A "smoking zone" in the middle of an otherwise smoke-free area does not protect people from second-hand smoke.
Tobacco usage drops by 18.5pc in 8 years
Tobacco usage among those aged 15 and above in Bangladesh dropped by 18.5 percent in the last eight years, till 2017, finds the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS).