Over 40,000 tobacco deaths per year in Macedonia

World Health Organization data shows that in northern Macedonia more than 46% of men and 27% of women use nicotine tobacco or products, causing more than 4 thousand deaths a year, according to O representative BSH, Akim Ali. He warned that this situation is prevented and negatively affects the population [...]
He warned that this situation is prevented and negatively affects the population and the economy.
Deputy Health Minister Jovica Andovski indicated that inspectors currently do not control implementation of the law prohibiting smoking in banned spaces, but warned major legal changes and customs tax increases.
He stressed that he is in the final phase and preparing the new law for stricter control of tobacco consumption./Periscopi/












