Tag Archives: Smokers

Number of smokers soars to 1.1B worldwide, study says

A new study suggests there were a record 1.1 billion smokers worldwide in 2019, and nearly 8 million related deaths. Researchers warn progress against the prevalence of smoking tobacco use has slowed in the last 10 years in many countries, and population growth is resulting in an increasing number of smokers. “Countries have a clear… Read More »

Smokers Good at Math Are Likely to Want to Quit, Finds Study

Ohio, June 22: For smokers who are better at maths, the decision to quit just adds up, suggests a new study. Researchers found that smokers who scored higher on a test of math ability were more likely than others to say they intended to quit smoking. The study was published online recently in the journal… Read More »