Question

What is the approximate annual mortality from tobacco smoking specifically in India?

Options

• Approximately 3 million deaths annually

• Approximately 1 million deaths annually

• Approximately 2 million deaths annually

• Approximately 500,000 deaths annually

Answer 1

Tobacco smoking causes approximately 1 million deaths in India each year. This statistic highlights the enormous disease burden of tobacco use within India's population and represents a significant portion of overall global tobacco mortality.