World Health Organization report also finds one in seven adolescents across continent use vapes and e-cigarettes
Teenage girls in Europe have the highest rate of tobacco use in their age group around the world, while one in seven adolescents across the continent use vapes and e-cigarettes, figures show.
The data, based on analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO), shows that Europe is on course to maintain its status as the world’s biggest consumer of tobacco up to 2030, and reveals “particularly concerning” trends of tobacco use among women and young people.
Continue reading...Why This Matters
A recent World Health Organization report highlights a pressing concern for European health policymakers, as teenage girls in Europe exhibit the world's highest rate of tobacco use in their age group.
In Week 9 2026, Brexit accounted for 12 related article(s), with UK Politics setting the broader headline context. Coverage of Brexit decreased by 4 article(s) versus the prior week, but remained material in the weekly agenda.
Coverage Snapshot
Week 9 2026 included 12 Brexit article(s). Leading outlets for this topic included Independent, BBC Business, BBC. Across that cluster, sentiment showed a mostly neutral skew (avg score 0.06).
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Tone & Sentiment
The article tone is classified as neutral, driven by the language and emphasis in the summary.
Context
The report's findings coincide with ongoing debates about the impact of Brexit on public health policies in the UK and Europe. Media outlets have covered the WHO's warnings about the continent's tobacco consumption, with some outlets highlighting the need for stricter regulations on vaping products. However, the report's focus on adolescent tobacco use has sparked a nuanced discussion about the effectiveness of current anti-smoking efforts. The WHO's projections suggest that Europe's status as the world's biggest consumer of tobacco may persist through 2030.
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Key Takeaway
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