The World Lung Foundation (WLF) said on Wednesday that tobacco-related deaths have tripled in the past decade.

Statement of Matthew L.

Significant progress being made in global fight against tobacco use NEW YORK, Nov.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that tobacco will kill about six million people this year, including 600,000 nonsmokers.

Tobacco use claims the lives of about 6 million people each year and requires about $500 billion annually, according to a new report.