South Africa: SA's Double Defeat - - Smoking Up, Vaping Left Unchecked
Allafrica Tanzania
South Africa faces a tobacco crisis with rising smoking rates and high nicotine dependence among youth, while vaping remains unchecked.Summary
As the world observes World No Tobacco Day, South Africa is bucking the global trend by seeing an increase in smokers, with up to two-thirds of high school learners potentially dependent on nicotine. The campaign "Unmasking the Appeal" highlights how the tobacco industry continues to recruit young people despite the known health risks. While global efforts have successfully reduced combustible tobacco use, South Africa's situation underscores the persistent challenge of nicotine addiction and the need for continued public health interventions.
(Source：Allafrica Tanzania)
