Jump to full article: Daily News (lk), 2008-09-23
Author: Mohammed Naalir
Intro: The consumption of tobacco and tobacco related products claims 27,000 lives in Sri Lanka while 5.4 million persons die of using tobacco related products in the World every year, Gallage Punyawardana of Swarna Hansa Foundation said yesterday.
He said the death toll is projected to rise to eight million by 2030 due to the rise in tobacco use. . . .
Punyawardana said the event in Sri Lanka is one of many actions taking place in more than 25 countries around the world this week to challenge the interference of tobacco giants in the implementation of Tobacco Treaty.
He commended the role played by Prof. Carlo Fonseka as the Chairman of National Authority of Tobacco and Alchohol (NATA). Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva who has stood up against the tobacco giants.
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