Lucknow: Number of People Affected by Addiction and Related Deaths in India and the World
1. *Situation in India:*
– Addiction to substances like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs is a major health issue in India.
– According to the Magnitude of Substance Use in India report (2019), approximately 160 million people in India consume alcohol, and 57 million are seriously affected by alcohol addiction.
– Over 30 million people in India are affected by drug addiction (including heroin and cannabis).
– Every year, over 1 million deaths occur in India due to tobacco-related diseases.
2. *Global Situation:*
– Globally, around 350 million people suffer from some form of substance addiction (such as alcohol, tobacco, or drugs).
– According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 3 million people die each year worldwide due to alcohol addiction alone.
– The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 2023 report states that 35.6 million people suffer from drug addiction, with over 500,000 drug-related deaths annually.
These figures highlight that addiction is a severe global problem, with rising numbers of affected individuals and related deaths worldwide.
