Study claims that the Greek people are smoking less

Despite the apparent failure of anti-smoking regulations, a study has shown that the Greek people are actually smoking...

15.06.2016 13:33

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Study claims that the Greek people are smoking less

epa02310862 A man smokes in an open air cafe in Athens, Greece, on 01 September 2010, first day of a ban on smoking in all indoor public areas throughout Greece, with stiff fines for transgressors. The ban applies equally to work places and recreational venues, without the option of a special smoking area, except in the case of casinos and recreational venues larger than 300 square metres playing live music. For the last two categories, there will be an eight-month transitional period and the full ban will begin to apply from June 1, 2011. Under the new law, private individuals that flout the smoking ban face fines ranging from 50-500 euros, while companies found to be tolerating smoking on their premises can be fined between 500 and 10,000 euros. EPA/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU {{ (File:INT9055163.jpg)(Country:Greece)(City:ATHENS)(Object:GREECE SMOKING BAN) }}

15.06.2016 13:33

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Despite the apparent failure of anti-smoking regulations, a study has shown that the Greek people are actually smoking...

Despite the apparent failure of anti-smoking regulations, a study has shown that the Greek people are actually smoking less.

According to the study, 27.3% above the age of 15 are regular smokers, 5.3% are occasional smokers and a whopping 67.4% do not smoke. The study also shows that 51.4% have never smoked, while a further 16% has quit smoking for at least 6 months.

Compared to a similar study carried out in 2009, there is a 14.4% drop in regular smokers, but also an 11.7% rise in occasional smokers.

Finally, the study shows that 39.4% of men smoke on a regular or occasional basis, compared to 26.4% of women.

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