Tobacco causes 2.5 million cancer deaths globally, costing USD 1.4 trillion annually. 8 million people die from tobacco-related illnesses yearly. 25% of global cancer deaths are related to tobacco products. Tobacco production linked to human rights abuses and child labor
Smoking causes cancer through harmful fumes inhaled by surrounding people. Public smoking leads to air pollution and respiratory problems. Children are particularly vulnerable to smoking addiction. Smoking creates discomfort for non-smokers, causing nausea and headaches
Ralph Nader first called for airline smoking ban in 1969. United Airlines created first nonsmoking section in 1971. Delta was first US airline to ban worldwide flights in 1994
Smoking bans prohibit tobacco use in indoor spaces and public areas. Common areas include restaurants, bars, schools, hospitals, and public transport. Outdoor restrictions apply to parks, beaches, and certain buildings
Passive smoking occurs when tobacco smoke diffuses into atmosphere and is inhaled by others. WHO reports 1.3 million deaths annually from passive smoking worldwide. Prevalence among US nonsmokers declined from 87.5% to 25.2% between 1988-2014