According to New Zealand's Ministry of Health, the project is going as planned. This fact surprised me though: > Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventabl

According to New Zealand's Ministry of Health, the project is going as planned. This fact surprised me though: > Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in New Zealand, accounting for around 4,300 to 4,700 deaths per year. When the deaths caused from exposure to second-hand smoke are included, this estimate increases to around 5,000 deaths per year. https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/tobacco-control/smokefree-2025 https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-well...