- Minister of Health: In Vietnam, each year there are at least 40,000 deaths due to tobacco-related diseasesAccording to the World Health Organization, 90% of patients with lung cancer and 75% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are due to tobacco use. In Vietnam, each year there are at least 40,000 deaths due to tobacco-related diseases.Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan – Chairman of theā¦ Read more: Minister of Health: In Vietnam, each year there are at least 40,000 deaths due to tobacco-related diseases