Indonesia faces a critical public health challenge with smoking prevalence projected to rise to 37.5% by 2025, positioning it as one of the highest globally.

Currently, 64.7% of Indonesian men smoke, the highest male smoking rate worldwide, contributing to an alarming toll of 300,000 premature deaths annually. This report delves into the potential of integrating Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) strategies with existing cessation services and improved lung cancer treatments. Its findings highlight a transformative opportunity: an estimated 4.6 million lives could be saved in Indonesia by 2060 through the combined adoption of these interventions, shifting the trajectory of smoking-related mortality.

The report also underscores the economic and healthcare implications of Indonesia's tobacco epidemic. Smoking-related diseases, including lung cancer and COPD, are among the top causes of death, exacerbating strain on healthcare resources. With the economic cost of smoking surpassing tax revenues from tobacco, the urgency for change is palpable. By embracing risk-proportionate regulation and making smoke-free nicotine products more accessible, Indonesia can not only address its tobacco-related health crisis but also bolster its economic resilience while setting a global precedent for innovative public health policy.

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