En Spain, they die a year 60.000 people and another large number of people suffer diseases associated with tobacco and that considerably condition their quality of life. Today, May 31th, the World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness of the problem of Smokinga whirlpool bath, chronic disease It is affecting more than 1.200 millions of people around the world and that, according to WHO, causes the death of 6 million people a year. In our country there are nine million smokers and, according to the health survey last year, smoked the 26% of men and the 19% of women older than 15 years. Of them, according to some reports, the 80% wants to stop doing it. And many have tried, but more than half of them, without success.
2200 deaths per year in Canary Islands
In the Canary Islands, these data are reflected in 2200 deaths per year. Health authorities describe this situation as "The great preventable epidemic to what the current health world is facing". According to the WHO, the tobacco it is "the first cause of avoidable death". The last Health Survey carried out in Canary Islands collects data between 2004 and 2015. On the islands, consumption remains within the national average. Of the total of respondents, a 31,7% declares smoker, while a 17,8% confesses to be an ex-smoker.
Today May 31th Is celebrated the World No Tobacco Day. This day focuses on "tobacco and lung health" and the campaign aims to raise awareness about:
- The negative consequences for the lung health of people who have tobacco, ranging from cancer to chronic respiratory diseases.
- El fundamental role that the lungs play for the health and well-being of all people.
Call to action
There is no better investment than health
La health Pulmonary disease is not simply achieved by the absence of diseases, and tobacco smoke has an important impact on the lung health of smokers and non-smokers throughout the world. In order to reduce the premature mortality for 2030 Tobacco control must be a priority for governments and communities around the world. At present, the world is not well oriented to achieve this goal.
Countries must respond to the tobacco epidemic through the full implementation of the prevention, limitation and awareness measures at the highest level, which implies the formulation, application and compliance with the most effective tobacco control policies aimed at reducing the demand for tobacco.
