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Wales Online
Health
Mark Smith

Wales aims to become a smoking-free nation by 2030

Wales is aiming to become a smoking-free nation by the end of this decade.

Around 14% of the population currently takes up the habit, but the Welsh Government believes it can bring that down to less than 5% by 2030 with the right targeted intervention.

High on the priority list for bringing smoking rates down is tackling health inequalities and increasing support for those who want to quit. There remain strong links between smoking and deprivation, with those in poorer areas more likely to smoke.

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