Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the smoking control regulations in Beijing has led to a significant reduction in smoking rates among adults aged 15 and above, with a decrease from 23.4% in 2014 to 19.2% in 2025, resulting in nearly 700,000 fewer smokers over the past decade [1] Group 1: Smoking Rate Reduction - The smoking rate among adults aged 15 and above in Beijing has decreased from 23.4% in 2014 to 19.2% in 2025 [1] - The total number of smokers has been reduced by nearly 700,000 individuals [1] Group 2: Enforcement and Compliance - Over the past ten years, Beijing has conducted 925,600 enforcement inspections and penalized 31,800 non-compliant entities and individuals [1] - The total fines imposed for violations amount to 16.0969 million yuan [1] Group 3: Health Impact - The exposure rate to secondhand smoke in indoor public places has decreased from 35.7% before the regulations to below 16.7% [1] - The reduction in smoking rates and secondhand smoke exposure has helped avoid nearly 500,000 hospitalizations due to acute myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and childhood asthma [1]
控烟十年,北京吸烟人数减少近70万
Xin Jing Bao·2025-10-31 07:08