The article discusses the increasing production of tobacco in Africa, which reached over 639,000 tonnes in 2024, making up about 11% of the world's tobacco supply. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about this trend because it poses health risks to workers involved in tobacco farming. These risks likely include exposure to harmful chemicals and the physical demands of the work. Overall, while tobacco farming is growing in Africa, it is also putting the health of many workers at risk.
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