Core Insights - The smoking rate among adults aged 15 and above in Beijing has decreased to 19.2% in 2025, down 0.7 percentage points from 19.9% in 2023 [1][2][3] - The implementation of the Beijing Smoking Control Regulation over the past decade has led to significant health benefits, preventing 56,554 cases of acute myocardial infarction, 422,355 cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and 2,398 cases of pediatric asthma hospitalizations [1][3] Group 1: Smoking Rate and Trends - The adult smoking rate in Beijing has shown a steady decline, with a current rate of 19.2% for those aged 15 and above [1] - The adult smoking cessation rate has nearly doubled, with 28.3% of current and former smokers aged 15 and above in a state of cessation, compared to 14.9% in 2014 [2] Group 2: Secondhand Smoke Exposure - The exposure rate to secondhand smoke in indoor workplaces has decreased to 16.7%, down from 35.7% prior to the regulation [2] - Bars and restaurants remain the highest for secondhand smoke exposure, with rates of 54.0% and 30.2% respectively, both showing significant declines from 89.5% and 65.7% before the regulation [2] Group 3: Health Impact of Smoking Regulations - Since the implementation of the smoking control regulation in 2015, the hospitalization rates for acute myocardial infarction and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have shown a downward trend, with annual decreases of 2.6% and 8.8% respectively [3] - For individuals aged 65 and above, the hospitalization rate for acute myocardial infarction dropped by 5.6% and for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by 34.7% immediately following the regulation's implementation [3]