Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated in a latest report that 2.7 million people die annually in Europe alone due to ultra-processed foods, alcohol consumption, smoking and fossil fuels.
According to experts, the major cause of ill health and premature deaths are powerful industries that influence the policies and measures taken by the government to reduce cases of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. .
A new report by a UN subsidiary calls for tougher regulations to reduce the industry’s power, forcing governments to delay, weaken or block health policies because of the industry. has been demanded.
WHO said that 7,400 people die every day in Europe due to harmful products and practices of commercial industry. These commercial products account for 24 percent of total deaths (with the highest deaths from heart disease (51.4 percent) and cancer (46.4 percent)).
According to the document, the smoking, alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods and fuel industries are responsible in whole or in part for 2.7 million deaths annually in Europe.
