Tobacco consumption has dropped in recent years, although it continues to be a threat to health

As indicated by the Spanish Government’s Ministry of Health, tobacco consumption in Spain has gradually been reducing in recent decades by up to 22.1%, according to the European Health Survey of 2020. 

Last year, the WHO published a report on the world epidemic of tobacco use, where the organisation indicated that, currently, over five and a half million people live in countries where at least some of the steps for tobacco control promoted by the Organisation have been introduced. For example, around 79% of the countries belonging to the WHO have introduced warning labels on cigarette packets, or 34% have implemented bans regarding tobacco advertising. 

Interventional plan for tobacco consumption

In Spain, with the goal of reducing the prevalence of smoking and minimising the environmental exposure of the emissions, the Council of Ministers approved a plan that will be implemented during the current legislation (2024-2027).  

The interventional plan will pursue aims such as the banning of single-use devices related to tobacco, increasing smoke-free areas to protect the right to breath or incorporating pharmaceutical benefits for medicines that are suitable for treating tobacco addiction.