Cigarette consumption in the European Union has been declining, but data shows there is still a long way to go to achieve the EU's goal of creating a "tobacco-free generation" by 2040. According to the data referenced in the article, more than 16% of adults over 16 smoke and use e-cigarettes every day.
The article raises questions about the extent to which tobacco and e-cigarettes remain popular among the European population, suggesting that despite the implemented prevention policies, addiction still affects a significant portion of citizens.
The analysis seeks to identify who the heaviest smokers are in the European bloc, that is, which countries or demographic groups have the highest rates of tobacco and e-cigarette consumption in the EU.
