I Asked grok Ai How Many In Malaysia Die From Smoking And How Many Die From Drinking. The Figures Tell Us That We Should Ban Smoking Altogether Instead Of The Constant Self-Righteous Brouhaha Condemning Alcohol Consumption

Om Ni

how many people in malaysia die from smoking and how many die from drinking

grok AI

Smoking-Related Deaths in Malaysia

Based on the most recent official statements from the Malaysian Ministry of Health (May 2024), approximately 27,000 people die annually in Malaysia due to tobacco use. 

This figure encompasses deaths from direct smoking, smokeless tobacco, and second-hand smoke exposure.

For context, the Global Burden of Disease study (2021) estimates a slightly lower total of 24,100 tobacco-attributable deaths, with 19,300 specifically from active smoking and 5,700 from second-hand smoke.

Earlier surveys, such as the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019), also cite around 27,200 annual smoking-related deaths.

These numbers highlight tobacco as a leading preventable cause of death, contributing to diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Alcohol-Related Deaths in Malaysia

Alcohol-attributable deaths in Malaysia are significantly lower, with the latest World Health Organization (WHO) data from 2020 reporting 181 annual deaths. 

This equates to an age-adjusted death rate of 0.58 per 100,000 people, ranking Malaysia 139th globally for alcohol-related mortality.

These deaths primarily stem from alcohol-induced causes (e.g., liver disease, poisoning) and include indirect effects like injuries or cardiovascular issues.

Older data from 2016 (WHO) shows a similar breakdown: around 150–200 deaths, mostly from liver cirrhosis and injuries.

Isolated incidents, such as the 2018 methanol poisoning outbreak from bootleg liquor, caused 45 deaths but are not representative of annual totals.

Road fatalities from drink-driving are minimal, with only 9–11 deaths reported yearly (2018–2020) and a 10-year total (2011–2021) of 69 such incidents.

Alcohol consumption is relatively low in Malaysia (predominantly Muslim-majority), with only about 13% of adults drinking, contributing to the low mortality figures compared to smoking.

Comparison Cause

Annual Deaths (Latest Estimate) Key Sources

(2024) Malaysian Ministry of Health

Includes second-hand smoke; highest among males.

Alcohol 181 (2020)WHO 

Low due to cultural/religious factors; sporadic spikes from illicit alcohol

Smoking far outpaces alcohol as a cause of death in Malaysia, driven by higher prevalence (21% of adults smoke vs. ~13% drink). 

Public health efforts, like tobacco taxes and bans, have slightly reduced smoking rates, but both remain critical issues. 

For the most current data, refer to official health ministry reports.

Om Ni

thank you!

grok AI

You're very welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Stay safe and take care!

Om Ni's Notes:

From the figures, doesn't it make more sense to ban smoking altogether instead of the constant self-righteous brouhaha condemning alcohol consumption?

Here in Bolehland, figures show smoking kills many, many more people than drinking.

Drinking does not kill teetotalers.

Smoking does kill non-smokers, death from secondary smoke is a reality.

Very few cases of death from drunk drinking.

Anyway, Muslims here do not drink alcohol or they are supposed not to, since Islam  prohibits it.