Smoking Declines, 📉 Drug Abuse Rises 📈: The Real Picture in Bangladesh
Meta Description Smoking is decreasing in Bangladesh, but drug abuse is alarmingly rising. Learn about trends, challenges, and solutions for youth protection. Introduction Smoking and drug abuse are two dangerous habits pushing the young generation of Bangladesh into risk. Recent statistics show that smoking is slowly declining , while drug abuse is rapidly increasing . In this article, we will analyze the comparative scenario of smoking vs drug use in Bangladesh. 🚬 Smoking: Slowly Declining According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , in 2009, about 43% of Bangladeshi adults were smokers . By 2022, this rate dropped to nearly 35% . Thanks to awareness campaigns and education, smoking among the youth is decreasing. The government has taken strong initiatives, including: Graphic warnings on cigarette packs Ban on smoking in public places Complete ban on tobacco advertisements 📌 Positive Sign: Social resistance and law enforcement against smoking are working ef...