Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Tobacco Smoking?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Tobacco Smoking?

A. In India, over 1.3 million deaths are attributable to tobacco use every year amounting to 3500 deaths per day.

B. Smokers face a 40-50% higher risk of developing severe disease deaths from COVID-19.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan organized an event on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day that smokers face a 40-50% higher risk of developing severe disease deaths from COVID-19. In India, over 1.3 million deaths are attributable to tobacco use every year amounting to 3500 deaths per day, imposing a lot of avoidable socio-economic burden. Smokers face a 40-50% higher risk of developing severe disease deaths from COVID-19.