Teen smoking rates in England have significantly decreased

Teen smoking rates in England have dropped significantly, with only 3% of 15-year-olds smoking now compared to a quarter in 1982. Modern anti-smoking laws, like plain packaging and graphic warnings, have contributed to this decline. Smoking-related deaths, including heart disease, total over 7 million globally each year. The UK aims for a smoke-free target of less than 5% by 2030. Rishi Sunak's proposed ban on tobacco sales to those born after 2009 aims to further reduce smoking rates.