What is the UK smoking ban and how many people still smoke?
November 06, 2024 by bbc.com
What is the UK smoking ban and how many people still smoke?
The UK government plans to ban cigarette sales to those under 15, extend smoke-free laws outdoors, and regulate vaping. Smoking-related diseases are a major health concern, with 80,000 annual deaths and various health issues. Smoking rates have decreased, with 12% of UK adults smoking in 2023. Vaping has become more popular, with 5.1 million users in 2023. These measures align with other countries' efforts to discourage smoking, like Canada's individual cigarette health warnings by April 2025.
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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
