podcastsinenglish Level 3.142 No smoking
May 3, 2018
A decade after the no smoking ban, hosts explore its impact on society. They dive into historical smoking rates, revealing staggering figures from the past. The conversation highlights a significant decline in smoking prevalence since 2007 and how social norms have shifted, with fewer friends lighting up. Youth smoking rates have plummeted, showcasing a positive trend. The discussion wraps up with new laws like age restrictions and plain packaging, leaving listeners optimistic about tobacco control initiatives.
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Huge Long-Term Decline In Smoking
- Smoking prevalence in Great Britain has fallen dramatically from mid-20th-century peaks to under 17% today.
- Social norms and awareness of risks drove long-term declines before and after the 2007 ban.
Parental Smoking Memories
- Both hosts recount that their parents smoked, including during pregnancy.
- Jackie and Richard use these family stories to illustrate how common smoking once was.
Ban Linked To Fewer Young Smokers
- Since the 2007 public smoking ban, youth uptake of smoking has halved.
- Policy changes coincided with sharp reductions in new smokers and overall prevalence.