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| Description |
This indicator measures the percentage of the population aged 15 years and over who report they currently smoke boxed cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos or a pipe. It does not include the use of other tobacco and related products such as electronic cigarettes and snuff. The data are collected through a Eurobarometer survey and are based on self-reported use during face-to-face interviews in people’s homes. |
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| Rationale |
It is used to monitor progress towards SDG 3 on good health and well-being which is embedded in the European Commission’s 2024-2029 Priorities under ‘Supporting people, strenghtening our societes and our social model’. |
| Content and progress |
The indicator can be considered as similar to global SDG indicator 3.a.1 “Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older”. Several EU Directives aim to protect citizens from the hazardous effects of smoking, including the Tobacco Products Directive, the Tobacco Advertising Directive and the Tobacco Taxation Directive. |
| Long-term objective |
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 12 |
Source 1
| Organisation |
WHU, DG SANTE (Eurobarometer) |
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