
In countries with a higher status men than women, the number of male smokers five times higher than women. But, in more developed countries, the number of women who smoke tobacco is almost equal to men.
In a statistical study of 74 countries, WHO said that the more advanced economic development makes the risk of premature death in women increased.
WHO Representative, Douglas Bettcher, said the findings show the need for developing the state authorities to act quickly to reduce the number of women who smoke. He said the tobacco epidemic in developing countries and least developed are still in their infancy. But, it could spread rapidly if it takes into account global trends.

Each year, five million people worldwide died from tobacco. By 2030, WHO estimates that this figure could increase to 8 million, unless the governments of the countries around the world to do prevention. (hp)