Spain Sees Significant Decline in Tobacco Consumption: Euro Weekly News

Dec.06.2024

Spain sees significant decrease in tobacco consumption, with only 36.8% smoking in the past year, down from 38.9% in 2022.

According to a report from Euro Weekly News on December 4th, tobacco consumption in Spain has seen a significant decrease. The latest statistical data shows that only 36.8% of the population smoked in the past year, a decrease of 2.2% compared to 2022. This trend has continued for nearly thirty years, with the proportion of daily smokers dropping from 33.1% in 2022 to 25.8% in 2024.

The measures taken by the Spanish authorities to lower smoking rates include: raising taxes on tobacco products, stricter advertising restrictions, expanding smoke-free areas to public outdoor spaces, health campaigns targeting young people and smokers, and increasing funding for smoking cessation services.

Despite a decrease in cigarette consumption, the use of e-cigarettes is on the rise. Over the past four years, the number of e-cigarette users has doubled, with 19% of Spaniards having tried them. More than half of e-cigarette users opt for products that do not contain nicotine.

In response, the Spanish government is introducing new regulations to curb the use of e-cigarettes, including banning e-cigarettes in indoor public places, restricting flavored e-cigarette liquids to only tobacco flavor, considering plain packaging for e-cigarette products, and discussing taxing e-cigarette liquids in line with tobacco taxes. This move is aimed at addressing the growing appeal of e-cigarettes, especially among young users.

References:

[1] Spain’s tobacco consumption hits new lows: A public health victory

Also Read:

[1] Spain's Senate Passes Motion Urging Government to Develop Specific E-Cigarette Regulations

[2] Spain's Health Ministry Proposes Labeling and Sales Rules for Nicotine Pouches

[3] Spain targets e-cigarettes and smoke-free spaces in tobacco law amendment

[4] Proposed Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes and Flavors in Spain

[5] Recommendations for Tobacco Control Measures in Spain

[6] The Hidden Dangers of E-Cigarettes: A Health Warning

[7] Spanish Civil Guard seizes over 150,000 illegal e-cigarettes in Seville

[8] Public consultation on stricter tobacco control measures in Spain

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