News In Brief: Smoking Rates In NI Have Dropped 5%

Smoking rates in Northern Ireland have dropped by 5% in the last year.

The Health Survey Northern Ireland found that smoking rates dropped from 17% to 12% since 2020.

The survey also found that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost a quarter of smokers felt they were more motivated to quit smoking.

It also found that 5% of adults were using e-cigarettes, similar to pre-pandemic levels.

 

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