Approximately 5.5 trillion cigarettes are produced globally each year by the tobacco industry smoked by over 1.1 billion people, which is more than one-sixth of the world's total population.
Smoking Prevalence by Gender
Percent Smoking
Region Men Women
Africa 29 4
United States 35 22
Eastern Mediterranean 35 4
Europe 46 26
Southeast Asia 44 4
Western Pacific 60 8
Some countries require cigarette packs to contain warnings about health. The United States was one of the first. Other countries include most of Europe, Australia and in Asia.
Many governments impose restrictions on smoking tobacco. especially in public areas. The primary justification has been the negative health effects of secondhand smoke. Laws vary by country and locality
In many parts of the world tobacco advertising and even sponsorship of sporting events has been outlawed. The ban on tobacco advertising and sponsorship in the EU in 2005 has prompted Formula One Management to look for races in areas that allow the tobacco sponsored teams to display their livery. As of 2007, only the Scuderia Frerrari retains tobacco sponsorship, continuing their relationship with Marlboro until 2011.
In some jurisdictions, such as Saskatchewan Canada, the retail store display of cigarettes is completely prohibited if persons under the legal age of consumption have access to the premises
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