Survey: Smoking Down Considerably in Past Two Years

Ljubljana, 29 May - The percentage of smokers has fallen considerably in the past two years, from 23% in 2006 to 17% in 2008, according to a survey carried out by the Public Health Institute. "This is thanks to new legislation, heightened awareness of population and numerous anti-smoking campaigns," the institute said.

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An ashtray.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
An ashtray.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A cigarette smoker.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
An ashtray.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A no-smoking sign.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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