This research on tobacco farms in Malawi reveals that child labourers, some as young as 5, are suffering severe physical symptoms from absorbing up to the equivalent of 50 cigarettes a day through their skin.

As the tobacco industry continues to shift its production to developing countries, more vulnerable children are being exposed to these hazardous working conditions.

Further information

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/Plantobacco2009.pdf

Organisation:

Plan International - HQ

Attachment Link:

http://www.crin.org/docs/Plantobacco2009.pdf

Countries

Malawi

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