Creating a generation that never smokes could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally by banning the purchase of cigarettes for those born between 2006 and 2010. The study, published in The Lancet Public Health, highlights the impact of smoking on lung cancer deaths and the potential benefits of implementing a tobacco-free generation. It is estimated that almost half of lung cancer deaths among men and one-third among women could be prevented by eliminating smoking. The impact would be greatest in low and middle-income countries, emphasizing the importance of reducing smoking rates worldwide to save lives and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.
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Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests
