(ANSA) - Brussels, May 29 – Italians rank at the bottom of
European cigarette smokers but tobacco sales have increased in
the past decade, according to a Eurobarometer survey published
Friday.
Italian tobacco users account for 21% of the country’s
population, less than the European average of 26%.
Greece (38%) and Bulgaria (35%) have the most smokers in
Europe.
In Italy, recent reports show cigarette sales have
increased for the first time in 10 years even though the smoking
population has remained stable.
"This data coupled with the fact that for 10 years the
percentage of smokers has not changed tells us that prevention
policies in Italy have failed," Superior Institutes of Health
(ISS) Research Director Roberta Pacifici said.
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