Tobacco use by men drops across world for first time – reportDecember 20, 2019 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tobacco use among men worldwide has fallen for the first time in what health workers described as a significant milestone against the global smoking epidemic, The Times reports. A report by the World Health Organisation said tobacco use among men, including those who use snuff and chewing tobacco, was projected to fall every year from now although it emphasised that curbs on consumption must continue to be enforced. Smoking among women and girls has been falling steadily since 2000. Tobacco use among men peaked at almost 1.1 billion before dropping slightly last year and is expected to fall by six million by 2025. The number of women who smoke is projected to fall to 212 million by the same date. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |