One billion people will die from smoking-related diseases this century unless there is a change in people’s habits. The 20th century resulted in 100 million smoking related deaths. A quarter of smoking deaths occurs when patients are aged 35 to 69.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Mecical News Today
About: 1 billion people expected to die in 21st century from smoking related diseases.
Date: 18 June 2004
Source: Mecical News Today
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