In 2023, approximately 1.66 million people died due to exposure to secondhand smoke, that is, smoke exhaled by smokers and inhaled by non-smokers.
Around the world, approximately 2.71 billion people are exposed to secondhand smoke. This number includes at least 767 million children.
Secondhand smoke affects people in various environments, including homes, workplaces, and enclosed public spaces, representing a significant risk for global public health.
This issue highlights the need for stricter public policies to protect the population from the harmful effects of tobacco, both for smokers and non-smokers.
