Tobacco kills eight million people each year: WHO

18 Sept 13:59 Key points summarised by AI

WHO warns tobacco claims 8 million lives annually, with 40% from lung diseases and 1 million from second-hand smoke, including over 60,000 children under five.
Anti-tobacco campaigns show mixed results, succeeding in high-income countries but seeing smoking rates persist or rise in low-income nations targeted by the tobacco industry.
WHO cautions against e-cigarettes, stating no evidence proves they are safer and warning they normalize smoking for youth, recommending similar regulations to tobacco products.
Over 100 public health organizations urged social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to curb tobacco advertising, citing reports of companies using influencers to promote new products.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.