United Kingdom: A Leader in Anti-Smoking Efforts
The British are famous for their pub culture, where a cigarette often accompanies a beer. However, the UK has a low smoking rate of around 14%. One key deterrent is the high price of cigarettes, currently about 15 euros ($17) per pack. Anti-smoking campaigns started as early as 2005, and a smoking ban in pubs was implemented in 2007. Smokers adapted by stepping outside to light up.