Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks – WHO
For most countries, the economic contribution of tobacco production and trade is limited, while the health, social and environmental costs remain substantial, WHO said.
A new analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that tobacco-leaf production in Africa increased by almost nine per cent between 2012 and 2024, despite a nearly 19 per cent decline in global production.
The increase, according to the findings, is raising concerns about the health risks faced by tobacco farmers and workers, as well as the wider environmental and social consequences of tobacco cultivation.
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