Ukrainians start smoking on average at 19.8 years old – poll
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Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:11:12 +0300

KYIV. June 5 (Interfax-Ukraine) – On average, Ukrainians start using nicotine-containing products at 19.8 years old. Meanwhile, 85% of adult consumers had their first experience smoking cigarettes. These findings are from a national survey titled "What Ukrainians Think About Anti-Smoking Initiatives," conducted by the Razumkov Center's sociological service from April 2 to April 20. The survey was commissioned by the NGO Ukraine's European Choice and presented at a press conference hosted by Interfax-Ukraine on Thursday.
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