Tobacco harms the health, the treasury, and the spirit of Afghanistan. Every year, more than 27000 of its people are
killed by tobacco-caused disease. Still, more than 68000 children (10-14 years old) and 2631000 adults (15+ years
old) continue to use tobacco each day. Complacency in the face of the tobacco epidemic insulates the tobacco
industry in Afghanistan and ensures that tobacco’s death toll will grow every year. Tobacco control advocates must
reach out to other communities and resources to strengthen their efforts and create change.