Did you know?

STATS

In the African region:

• 13 million women use tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and snuff

• 13% of young adolescent girls use tobacco products. Recent trends show an increase in tobacco use among girls. In the past, the prevalence of tobacco use among girls was lower than the rate for boys. But recent studies have shown the prevalence rate among girls (4.6% to 36.6%) has become as high as for boys (7.8% to 36.5%).

• About 22,000 women die every year from tobacco-related diseases which are preventable.

• Between 2002 and 2030, tobacco-attributable deaths are projected to double in low and middle income countries (LMICs), including in Africa.

• Of adult deaths due to second-hand smoke, about 2/3 are among women (64%) – women working and living with men who smoke.

Did you know?

Menthol

A new study projects that a U.S. ban on menthol cigarettes will lead more than 1.3 million smokers to quit.

Health tip

Brush Properly. Smoking can make you more susceptible to gum disease.

Health precaution tip

Use A Special Toothbrush & Toothpaste.

See a doctor when

Getting a professional cleaning at least twice a year can help stay on top of any cavities, gum disease and/or tooth decay that comes with smoking.