A new study by CSP estimates that smoking caused 174,000 deaths in Brazil in 2022 and resulted in an economic burden of R$ 153 billion, equivalent to 1.55% of Brazil’s GDP.
The study estimated the social, economic, and health impacts associated with tobacco use in the country, including premature deaths, lost productivity, healthcare costs, and the impact on informal caregivers.
The results show that COPD, lung cancer, acute myocardial infarction, and ischemic heart disease accounted for nearly half of the deaths attributable to smoking. Type 2 diabetes led in the number of tobacco-related events.
Even considering the illicit market, a 50% increase in cigarette prices could generate economic benefits of up to R$ 161 billion over ten years, in addition to reducing deaths and increasing tax revenue.
Read the full article on the CSP website.