Smoking among young people: historical low and new challenges!
Smoking among young people: historical low and new challenges!
A new EU recommendation calls for a ban on smoking in places where children are in order to reduce tobacco consumption and to protect young people in particular. Cancer Aid President Univ.-Prof. Dr. Paul Sevelda said that this measure was a significant step with regard to the drastic reduction in smoking numbers in Europe. Currently, 20.6 % of the over 15 year olds in Austria, which is above the EU average of 19.7 %. "In order to protect the next generation from the smoking trap, we have to restrict the opportunities for smoking considerably," said Dr. Arschang Valipour, a renowned lung specialist. According to him, such a ban on smoking will help adults appear less than a bad model and fewer young people start smoking.
youthful smoking quota on a historical low
At the same time, a survey by the Federal Center for Health Education shows that the smoking rate in young people in Germany is falling. In 2023, the smoking rate for 12 to 17 year olds was only 6.8 %, a historical low. This is a gratifying trend, since the proportion of young people who have never smoked rises steadily and is now about 83 %. This positive development could be due to increased non -smoking campaigns and growing awareness of the health risks of smoking.
Nevertheless, the challenge remains the challenge of reducing the number of smokers in the older age group, the 18- to 25 year olds, where there are currently about 26.3 %. In addition to the social environment, products such as e-cigarettes, the consumption of which has increased among young people. In order to make it difficult to get into smoking and prevent the spread of tobacco products, health experts require a comprehensive adaptation of political measures, including the regulation of tobacco and alternative nicotine products. The cooperation between experts and political decision -makers is therefore of crucial importance to protect the health of our young people.OTS reported that cancer help together with various institutions to provide information offers in order to assess the personal risk of lung cancer and thus help. The message is clear: to prevent the next generation from tapping the next generation into the smoking trap. Diversified measures and a common commitment are essential to protect the quality of life and health of young people.
Rauchfrei-info.de emphasizes that the influence of smoking parents and friends as well as the presence of cigarette advertising are important factors that are used to promote smoking in must.
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