Do people smoke more or less than 50 years ago and why?

Question

Answers relating to France will be the most helpful, but nonetheless a general answer is useful too! Thanks!

Answer 1

General answer:-

More.

It was thought to be very good for you.

Answer 2

People smoke less now, than fifty years ago in France, because now it is becoming more socially unacceptable around the world. Ciggarettes are becoming more expensive, and now they have introduced health warnings on the packets, telling each user how dangerous it is for them to smoke, and the health problems asocciated to smoking.

Smoking is an important risk factor for the three diseases that cause most deaths in France: heart disease, stroke and lung cancer. It is responsible for around 80% of all lung cancer deaths and 20% of all cancer deaths. Smoking has also been linked to cancers of the mouth, bladder, kidney, stomach and cervix, among others. Smokers are also at increased risk of having reduced lung function from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Using tobacco has been linked to a variety of other conditions, such as diabetes, peptic ulcers, some vision problems, and back pain. Smoking in pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

This is why people smoke less, and less people smoke now, rather than 50years ago.

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