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Al-Masry Al-Youm reports 21% drop in smoking over 14 years
Egypt experienced a 21% decrease in the number of smokers between 2010 and 2024, dropping from 13 million to 10.3 million smokers. Cigarette consumption also declined by 25%, reaching 60 billion cigarettes. Additionally, the percentage of male smokers decreased from 38% to 28.5%, while the percentage of female smokers dropped from 0.6% to 0.2%. This reduction is attributed to rising living costs and awareness campaigns, alongside an increase in dedicated smoking cessation centers, psychological support, and recovery programs.
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