It's a testament to landmark plain packaging laws, advertising bans, restrictions on who can smoke and where, and a concerted, decades-long public health campaign
It highlights the dire working conditions99.3 per cent of bidi workers operate from home, exposing their entire families to tobacco toxins
"It feels like we have put all our eggs in one basket and said 'this is the way to tackle cigarette smoking' and I feel we have neglected children and young people, by sort of embracing something almost too much without the real proper thought." Prof Ann McNeil was one of the co-authors of the original 2015 report and told the BBC that the advice was based on the literature at the time and what was known about what the products contained
Growers from Kuria, Suna West, and Uriri regions say more than 20,000 farmers could benefit from access to basic gear such as gloves, aprons, and masks, which they argue are necessary to reduce exposure to skin and respiratory illnesses associated with handling tobacco
With only a limited number released globally, it remains one of the most sought-after creations in Davidoffs modern portfolio