The World Health Organization projects that by the 2030, 10 million people will die annually from tobacco-related disease -- and that 70% of these deaths will occur in low-income countries.

Tobacco's Global Toll
The Faces, Names, and Stories behind the Numbers

Czech Republic
Kozak

Kenya
Odhiambo

U.S.
Hale

For more information see September 2001's question
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Essential Action
Global Partnerships for Tobacco Control
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