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The report findings demonstrate how government-led action can: protect communities from tobacco save lives prevent people suffering tobacco-related harm #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/tIksjmjXkv

During nearly the past two decades, overall tobacco use has fallen, from 1.397 billion in to 1.337 billion in , or by approximately 60 million people. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/UYTFtsrgwq

Positively, the report projects that male tobacco use is , with more than 1 million fewer male users in and 5 million less by . #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/qPoM4KsrgZ

Overall declines in tobacco use from 2000 to 2018 have been largely driven by reductions in the number of using these products. Almost 60% of countries have been experiencing a in tobacco use since 2010. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/OhYvC1qPIf

The number of using tobacco in 2018 was 244 million. By , there should be 32M fewer women tobacco users. Most gains are being made in low- & middle-income countries. #Europe is the region making the slowest progress in reducing use among females. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/t9xE76He85

Despite such gains, progress in meeting the global target set by governments to cut tobacco use by 30% by remains off track. Only 32 countries are currently on track to reach the 30% reduction target. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/Rtyl1xtSZr

.@WHOSEARO Region has the highest rates of tobacco use, of more than 45% of and aged 15 years and over, but the trend is projected to decline rapidly to similar levels seen in the @WHO_Europe and @WHOWPRO regions of around 25% by 2025. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/cYoa531ZuQ

Fifteen countries in @pahowho Region are on track to reach the 30% tobacco use reduction target by , making it the best performing of WHO’s regions. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/XmO8axURAE

More and more countries are implementing effective tobacco control measures. Tobacco taxes not only help reduce tobacco consumption and health-care costs, but also represent a rev­enue stream for financing for development in many countries. #NoTobacco pic.twitter.com/ZUpEPjyx0J

To save lives and reduce tobacco use, WHO recommends to: Monitor tobacco use Protect people from tobacco smoke Offer help to quit tobacco use Warn people about the dangers of tobacco Enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion & sponsorship Raise taxes on tobaccopic.twitter.com/plqEqGFR5C