Ministry of Health's Smoking Survey: Average Age of Starting Smoking Is 17.
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Haber 7 - Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu stated, "The average age for starting smoking in Türkiye is 17, therefore we are facing a dramatic problem."
Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced that according to the latest research by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), 2.5 million out of the 7.5 million people aged 13-17 in Türkiye, or 30 percent, smoke. Stating that the average age of starting smoking is 17, Memişoğlu said that 8.5 billion packs of cigarettes will be sold in 2025, and $15 billion will be spent annually on cigarettes, describing the situation as a "dramatic problem."
Work on smoking regulations is ongoing. As part of these studies, the Ministry of Health researched smoking rates in Türkiye. It was found that 73% of students aged 13 to 15 are able to buy cigarettes from supermarkets. So, what will the smoking regulations entail? Will QR codes be used for cigarette sales, or will sales continue to be conducted with identification?
Work on smoking regulation is ongoing. Within the scope of the studies, the Ministry of Health investigated smoking in Turkey. It was found that 73 percent of students between the ages of 13 and 15 could buy cigarettes in grocery stores. So, what will happen in the smoking regulation? Will the QR code be used in the sale of cigarettes, will the sale continue with ID? The story of Buse Gençtürk from Haberturk..
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