R-011: WHO tobacco fact sheet (tobacco: health effects and cessation)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Research ID | R-011 |
| Authors | World Health Organization |
| Year | 2023 |
| Journal / publisher | WHO Fact Sheet |
| DOI | Not applicable |
| PMID | Not reported |
| ISBN | Not reported |
| Research type | Public Health Report |
| Evidence strength | Strong |
| Population | Not reported |
| Intervention | Not reported |
| Comparator | Not reported |
| Last verified | 2026-10-04 |
Main question
What are the global health impacts of tobacco, and what works for cessation?
Main findings
Tobacco kills more than 8 million people annually; within 20 minutes of quitting heart rate drops, and longer-term risks decline substantially over years. WHO recommends population-level cessation support.
Limitations
Aggregated global figures; country-level variation.
Why this record matters
Not reported
Related topics
Health Benefits; Quit Timeline; Global Data