Government urged to embrace harm reduction to combat smoking epidemic
Experts are urging Ghana to adopt tobacco harm reduction strategies to combat the rising number of smoking-related deaths. With over 6,700 tobacco-related deaths annually in Ghana and 8 million worldwide, tobacco smoking remains a significant public health concern, especially in low - and middle-income countries. Africa's smoking prevalence is projected to rise, signaling a potential public health crisis, and Ghana is no exception. Research shows that quit rates for combustible cigarettes are alarmingly low, between 3% and 12%, while relapse rates remain high. Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategies To address this issue, experts recommend embracing harm reduction strategies, such as promoting...
