Smoke-Free Projection Extended by 9 years — Adam Smith Institute
November 06, 2024 by adamsmith.org
Smoke-Free Projection Extended by 9 years — Adam Smith Institute
Cancer Research UK doubts the UK's 2030 smoke-free goal is achievable, foreseeing a likely target year of 2039 due to slow decline in smoking rates. Concerns arise over the impact of the government's tax on e-liquids and proposed regulations on harm reduction products. Disparities in smoking prevalence between different socioeconomic groups are highlighted, underscoring the urgency to bridge the deprivation gap. Solutions like affordability, access to disposable vapes, and appealing flavors are advocated. The text proposes enforcing existing laws, implementing a vape licensing scheme, and a deposit return system for recycling, criticizing current tax and prohibition approaches. Encouraging a market-driven strategy could better aid in achieving smoke-free goals.
November 05, 2024 by theguardian.com
England May Not Be "Smoke-Free" Until 2039, Cancer Charity Warns
England will not be “smoke-free” until 2039, missing a key public health target by almost a decade,…
12.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
