Global surveys reveal little progress in tobacco risk awareness over two decades

Global survey data indicates that public awareness regarding the cardiovascular and secondhand smoke risks of tobacco has remained stagnant over the last two decades. Despite extensive global health campaigns, significant gaps in knowledge persist among adults.
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