'Brits will ditch cigarettes completely within 30 years'
In 1990, almost a third of British adults smoked, but that figure has halved to around 15 per cent since then., which kills 200 people a day, is one factor behind the figures.
The popularity of e-cigarettes has also helped reduce rates, but Public Health England says more smokers should try vaping to drive the numbers down more.ExclusiveMcCanns owe £29k libel bill to cop who accused them of killing MaddieExclusiveMums brawl outside school gates as fight erupts in front of frightened pupils
The predictions - commissioned by tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris - are based on income, employment, health and education data. They found one in five people in deprived areas still smoke - with 22 per cent in Kingston upon Hull, Blackpool and North Lincolnshire lighting up. Mark MacGregor, of Philip Morris, said: “There are more alternative options than ever to help people give up cigarettes for good.”E-cigarettes are the nation’s favourite stop smoking aid, with about 3.2 million users
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