The Spanish Ministry of Health has prepared a new comprehensive plan aimed at combating the consumption of tobacco products by citizens of the country. It is reported by EFE, passes a 20 minutos edition.
According to the publication, the government was delayed with the adoption of measures to combat smoking, as the efforts were focused on preventing the spread of coronavirus. According to the new plan of the Ministry of Health, the Spaniards will be banned smoking in cars.
It is noted that until 2023, the Spain’s authorities plan to create more zones free from tobacco smoke and electronic cigarettes. Among the fight against smoking, there is also an increase in taxes on tobacco products.
On September 30, the head of the European Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the prevention of noncommunicable diseases of Kremlin Vicharma massingha called Russia an example to imitate in combating smoking and alcohol. According to him, there is a positive dynamics in this area.