Why do French teens smoke so much?

Emmanuelle Beguinot, executive director of the National Committee Against Tobacco, says one reason for high teen smoking rates in France is that tobacconists break the law and sell cigarettes to people under 18.

What are 3 common reasons teenagers give for smoking?

Their parents are smokers. Peer pressure—their friends encourage them to try cigarettes and to keep smoking. They see smoking as a way of rebelling and showing independence….Quit Smoking

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What percent of French teens drink?

French government surveys show the number of French teens who drink heavily is on the rise, says Bertrand Nalpas, who heads the alcohol and addiction office at the French National Institute on Health and Medical Research. He says about 20 percent of French 17-year-olds are drunk at least three times a month.

Can you smoke in high school in France?

French law allows smoking at schools in designated areas, but the government, in its drive to crush the habit, is encouraging schools to become smoke-free zones.

Do French children drink?

Children and particularly teenagers are sometimes served small amounts of alcohol by their parents at family dinners without having to fear any consequences. In France, wine and other alcoholic beverages are often drunk during lunch or dinner.

Why is teen smoking so high in France?

Emmanuelle Beguinot, executive director of the National Committee Against Tobacco, says one reason for high teen smoking rates in France is that tobacconists break the law and sell cigarettes to people under 18. “We have done different surveys and we know that 40 percent sell to minors as young as 12 years old,” says Beguinot.

Why do so many French people still smoke cigarettes?

France has known and publicized the fact that cigarettes cause cancer way before the US ever did (it was a time when France was not run by lobbies yet, while the US already were). And yet, a lot of French people still smoke.

How common is teenage smoking in Europe?

That’s one of the highest rates in Europe. Less than 10 percent of American teens smoke, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why do Americans smoke so much more than Europeans?

In general, the United States tends to have higher incomes than many European countries, and the NBER says income differences could account for up to one-quarter of the difference in smoking rates between the United States and Europe.