Kashmir Concern

· Theme: “Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Ni****ne and To***co Addiction,” focusing on how the industry markets products like e-cigarettes and flavored devices to youth.
· Global toll: To***co kills over 8 million people annually, including 1.3 million non-smokers from second-hand smoke.
· Usage stats: Over 1.2 billion people use tobacco/nicotine products; nearly 40 million adolescents (aged 13–15) are users.
· Health risks: Linked to many cancers, heart disease, stroke, COPD, diabetes, and more.
· Call to action: WHO urges governments to reduce smoking among children and adolescents.