Smoking among women increases sharply in Pakistan

Smoking among women increases sharply in Pakistan

Smoking rates among Pakistani men have declined steadily over the past decade, while tobacco use among women has increased sharply, according to data highlighted by Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics. Between 2014 and 2024, the smoking rate among men fell from 22.2% to 15.8%, representing a 29% relative decline. The trend indicates progress in efforts to reduce tobacco consumption among men. In contrast, the female smoking rate increased from 2.1…