  Tobacco use by men drops across world for first time – report December 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 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
