Stubbed out: How the world is quitting smoking

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's recent announcement of quitting smoking at the G7 summit has sparked global attention. This personal victory mirrors a broader trend, with millions worldwide ditching cigarettes. Fresh survey data from India...

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In a viral video from last week’s G7 meet, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was heard telling other leaders on a hot mic that she had quit smoking last month. Meloni got the attention and praise for junking the habit, but she’s not alone: millions across the globe are putting out cigarettes for good. Nearly all major economies have seen this trend, and in India, newly released survey data shows the same across states.


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