South Africa
Population: 55,600,000
How THR Can Save Lives in South Africa?
In South Africa, tobacco-related diseases make up the top three causes of death (Stroke, IHD and COPD).
Worldwide research shows that although more than 70% of smokers want to quit, only 4-7% succeed. Governments that have adopted THR policies are seeing the smoking rates drop thanks to nicotine alternatives.
Public health policy should help prevent tobacco-related disease and premature death, using proportionate, risk-based THR regulation. Unfortunately, only selected countries fully embrace this opportunity to save smokers’ lives.
By adopting a science-based, risk-proportionate and tobacco control complementary approach to tobacco harm reduction, it has been proven that countries can help protect their population’s public health.
2021 Smoking Rate
Smoking Rate Over the Years
Did You Know?
40,000
of South Africa's annual deaths are attributed to smoking and other forms of tobacco.
