How popular are smoking and vaping in the EU?
What to know about How popular are smoking and vaping in the EU?
Despite the EU's goal of creating a "Tobacco-Free Generation" by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day.
Coverage spectrum
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What happened
Despite the EU's goal of creating a "Tobacco-Free Generation" by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day.
Why it matters
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Common ground
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Perspective signals
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