Editorial: El País

• Tobacco consumption in Spain is showing promising signs of decrease, as shown by the latest survey on alcohol and other drugs in Spain.
• Tobacco kills approximately 700,000 Europeans each year and contributes to the development of 35 serious illnesses.
• Tobacco is the second most early-initiated drug in Spain, with a starting age of 16.
• The use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise, especially among younger people.
• The Ministry of Health and the autonomous communities have approved a national plan for strategies against smoking until 2027.
• The Government plans to implement a law to extend smoke-free areas and increase taxes on tobacco.

Conclusion: While steps are being taken to combat smoking, the worrying increase in use of e-cigarettes and the early onset of tobacco use show that much remains to be done.

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