Sunday, January 13, 2013

Bangladesh sets "death clock" updating tobacco-related deaths

Bangladesh sets "death clock" updating tobacco-related deaths
DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh unveiled a "Death Clock" in its capital to raise awareness about smoking-related deaths in a country which ranks among the world's highest in tobacco consumption. Around 57,000 people die annually from tobacco-related diseases in Bangladesh, on average 156 people per day, said Sayed Badrul Karim from the Progga NGO, which is supported by the Washington-based Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK). ...
Source: news.yahoo.com

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