This book provides a comprehensive analysis of mortality caused by smoking in developed countries from 1950 to 2000. It presents detailed data on smoking-related deaths in major developed countries, including those within the former USSR, and offers aggregated statistics for groups such as all developed countries, former socialist economies, OECD countries, and the European Union. The book also includes projections for deaths in developing countries. The data is intended to inform governments, health professionals, and the public about the severity of the smoking epidemic. The book highlights the increasing mortality rates from smoking in both sexes, contrasting with the decreasing mortality rates among non-smokers in OECD countries. It estimates that the average loss of life due to smoking is about 16 years, and half of all regular smokers die from their habit. In the UK, tobacco is responsible for one-third of all cancer deaths, and between 1950 and 2000, it is estimated that about 6 million people died from smoking. Mortality from smoking in the UK has decreased since 1970 due to reduced cigarette sales and lower tar content. Internationally, there are stark differences, with Poland now having some of the highest smoking-related mortality rates. The book also discusses the spread of the epidemic to developing countries, projecting that global tobacco-related deaths will rise from 3 million per year to 10 million by 2025. The book is a compelling call for governments to protect children from tobacco advertising and is highly recommended for those interested in public health and disease causation.This book provides a comprehensive analysis of mortality caused by smoking in developed countries from 1950 to 2000. It presents detailed data on smoking-related deaths in major developed countries, including those within the former USSR, and offers aggregated statistics for groups such as all developed countries, former socialist economies, OECD countries, and the European Union. The book also includes projections for deaths in developing countries. The data is intended to inform governments, health professionals, and the public about the severity of the smoking epidemic. The book highlights the increasing mortality rates from smoking in both sexes, contrasting with the decreasing mortality rates among non-smokers in OECD countries. It estimates that the average loss of life due to smoking is about 16 years, and half of all regular smokers die from their habit. In the UK, tobacco is responsible for one-third of all cancer deaths, and between 1950 and 2000, it is estimated that about 6 million people died from smoking. Mortality from smoking in the UK has decreased since 1970 due to reduced cigarette sales and lower tar content. Internationally, there are stark differences, with Poland now having some of the highest smoking-related mortality rates. The book also discusses the spread of the epidemic to developing countries, projecting that global tobacco-related deaths will rise from 3 million per year to 10 million by 2025. The book is a compelling call for governments to protect children from tobacco advertising and is highly recommended for those interested in public health and disease causation.