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September 10, 2025˜The œcritical review of social sciences studiesOpen Access

The Economic and Human Imperative of Tobacco Control: Seizing the Opportunity to Save Lives and Costs

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HAHashim U. AhmedMKMunazza KafaitAQAlice Marie Quirk

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Overview

Analysis identifies key economic burden and indicates potential impact of tobacco control measures.

Key Points

  • A 10% reduction in smoking prevalence could prevent 48,000 deaths annually, significantly impacting healthcare.
  • The annual economic burden of tobacco use in the U.S. exceeds $600 billion, driven largely by direct healthcare costs.
  • Tobacco control measures, including cessation programs, are underutilized despite their proven cost-effectiveness.
  • Engagement from health insurers and organizations is crucial for implementing effective tobacco control strategies.

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Ahmed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c243acb210217d647a7c1ahttps://doi.org/10.59075/q8c7xd81
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