Here are 10 Countries with People Smoke the Most
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Although laws are in place to limit smoking in public places, poor enforcement and a generally poor societal attitude towards curbing the amount of smoking make Serbia one of only three European nations on this top ten list.
8. Bangladesh
Bangladesh with a population of 165.1 million inhabitants, of which 39.10% are active smokers. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 14% of all yearly deaths in Bangladesh were attributed to tobacco inhalation. Including heart and lung disease, cancer, and stroke, smoking has indeed been a leading cause of concern for many Bangladeshis.
9. Greece
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Greece’s population is active smokers. But with a population of just over 10.4 million, the percentage is much more prominent.
With the highest rate of smoking in the entire European Union, data from several surveys indicate that 44% of the population has never smoked. Despite several anti-smoking campaigns and legislations, Greeks have maintained their high level of tobacco consumption.
10. Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 38.90% of the population identifying as active smokers. With its population of 6.5 million people, more than 1 million premature deaths in the nation can be attributed to smoking, according to World Health Organization Data. Bulgarian men make up the bulk of active smokers in the country at 43%, while active female smokers make up about 27%.