Saxony-Anhalt: More than 1500 dead tobacco users in 2020 in Saxony-Anhalt

Halle (dpa/sa) - Around 1560 people died in Saxony-Anhalt in 2020 from cancer that could be related to smoking tobacco. About a quarter were under the age of 65, the State Statistical Office said on Monday. Compared to the year 2000, the number of deceased is almost the same. However, the proportion of women increased significantly.