Montenegro's Tobacco Crisis: 2,000 Deaths Annually

Montenegro's Tobacco Crisis: 2,000 Lives Lost Annually Montenegro, a small Balkan nation, faces a severe public health crisis due to high rates of tobacco consumption. According to a recent report by Info🇲🇪, a prominent TikTok news channel, a shocking 2,000 Montenegrin citizens die each year from tobacco-related diseases. This statistic places Montenegro at the top of the list in Europe for tobacco-related deaths. The video highlights the alarming trend of increasing tobacco use among young women and children. One expert interviewed in the video stated, "Ten percent of children as young as 11 are already using tobacco products daily." This underscores the urgent need for comprehensive public health initiatives to address this growing problem. The video also points out that the tobacco industry presents e-cigarettes and other alternatives as healthier options, which is misleading. The consequences of this misinformation are deadly. Addressing this crisis requires a multi-pronged approach. This includes stricter regulations on tobacco sales, public awareness campaigns targeting young people, and increased access to cessation programs. The future health of Montenegro's population depends on decisive action to combat this deadly habit.