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Deaths linked to passive smoke surge 50% in India according to Lancet study

Second-hand smoke deaths in India have significantly increased over three decades. While exposure rates improved, population growth offset these gains. This trend led to a substantial rise in annual fatalities across both genders. Passive smoking also caused millions of disability-adjusted life-years lost.

8 Sep 2026 7:33 pm