Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:12am on 03 Jul 2024,Wednesday Health & Wellness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guidelines to help tobacco users quit. The recommendations combine behavioral support, digital tools, and medications to aid over 750 million tobacco users worldwide. According to WHO, 60% of tobacco users want to quit, but 70% lack access to effective cessation services due to health system challenges. Dr. Rüdiger Krech, Director of Health Promotion at WHO, acknowledged the struggle to quit smoking and the need for support. The guidelines aim to bridge the gap in cessation services and help individuals overcome tobacco addiction.
