India spends 1% of GDP every year on tobacco: Study

A report by KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services report titled Human-Centric Approach to Tobacco Control has revealed that India loses precious 1 per cent of the GDP every year due to diseases and early deaths from tobacco use. As per KPMG 2023 survey on tobacco consumption, about 49% respondents in this age group consume tobacco in both smoking and oral form. As per the reports, there is an alarming prevalence of tobacco smoking among 20-44 … Continue reading India spends 1% of GDP every year on tobacco: Study