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High Smoking and E-Cigarette Usage Rates in Slovakia

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Nov.21.2023
High Smoking and E-Cigarette Usage Rates in Slovakia
23% of adults in Slovakia smoke, slightly above the EU average, with nearly 10% using e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.

According to a recent report by TASS, as of November 20th, a new survey revealed that 23% of the population aged 15 and above in Slovakia has a smoking habit. This percentage is slightly higher than the average smoking rate of 20% among European Union countries. Interestingly, around 10% of the population has tried using e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.

 

Among the adult heavy users of e-cigarettes, 90% started smoking since their middle school years.

 

References:
[1] Nicotine consumption among adolescents
Also Read:
[1] Slovakian Police Busts Illegal Cigarette Factory at Poultry Farm
[2] The Rise of Disposable E-cigarettes in Slovenia
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