The Australian Burden of Disease Study data reveals smoking is killing Victorians as young as 30.
The myth cigarettes just claim old people was debunked after new analysis data shows almost 180 Victorians aged 30 to 49 died from tobacco-related diseases in 2011.
Quit Victoria director Dr Sarah White believes public education campaigns are essential to educate people about the serious risks associated with smoking and not be fooled by businesses’ marketing campaigns.