WHO representative to India Henk Bekedam said that the economy has been losing around Rs. 1,04,500 crores every year because of the tobacco-related diseases.

‘World Health Organization (WHO) representative to India Henk Bekedam said that the economy has been losing around Rs. 1,04,500 crores every year because of tobacco-related diseases.’

The Supreme Court is hearing several petitions on the size of health warnings on tobacco products. It has to be noted that India stands 136 among 198 countries ranked in a report on health warnings on cigarette packs.




Source-ANI