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Tobacco-free month: the French and cigarettes in six figures

The month without tobacco, which begins on November 1st, is an opportunity for thousands of French people to try to quit smoking. But how many people consume tobacco on a daily basis? What are the health risks? Five-digit answer. Since its launch in 2016, the Tobacco-Free Months has brought together 900,000 people. This year, there are already 52,000 registered on the list of volunteers to quit smoking. According to Public Health France, "the help of a health professional increases by 70% the chances of successful withdrawal". The chances are multiplied by five after 30 days of abstinence. But how many French people are addicted to nicotine? With what risks? 17 million French smokers In 2020... [Read more]

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