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Bulgaria ranks highest in Europe in cigarette consumption by 16-year olds

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Bulgaria is top of the list in Europe in cigarette consumption among 16-year olds, according to data of the National Public Health Centre, whereas in Europe there is an overall decline in smoking and alcohol consumption among teenagers.
A joint study with the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction shows that due to the perception of easy access to one of the most widespread drugs, cannabis, its use in Bulgaria is on the rise, unlike other countries. Moreover, Bulgaria is among the few countries where girls smoke more than boys.



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