Smoking in Albania

The international no smoking sign is posted in all bars and restaurants but is almost always ignored in Albania

Smoking in Albania is prevalent as about 40% of Albanians smoke regularly.[1] In Europe, only Turkey has a higher smoking rate than Albania.[1] Albanians annually spend more than €300 million on tobacco products.[2] Zog I of Albania was reported to smoke 200 cigarettes a day.[3] Albania adopted tough anti-smoking laws in 2007, but they are not strictly enforced.[2] Smoking prevalence is increasing, especially among females ages 13 to 15.[4] The smoking rate for teens between the ages of 13 and 15 is currently 15%.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Albania ranks second in Europe for smoking rate". setimes.com. 2011-05-31. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Likmeta, Besar (30 Nov 2011). "Albania Strengthens Crackdown on Public Smoking". balkaninsight.com. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  3. ^ "King Zog". Albanian Royal Family. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Smoking: A Major Health Issue in Albania". tobacco.org. 2004-06-14. Retrieved 3 March 2012.