Thus, the maximum indicators of daily smoking prevalence among adult population of Ukraine (62.3% - among men, 16,7% - among women, 37.4% - in general) were registered in June 2005. In May 2009 the following indicators of daily smoking prevalence were registered: 49.4%% - among men, 8.8% - among women, 27.0% - in general. In October 2009 those indicators decreased respectively to 47.4% among men, 6.6% - among women, 24.8% - in general,
Following measures of tobacco control introduced in the country have contributed to the reduction of daily smoking prevalence among the Ukrainian population: gradual release of work and public places from tobacco smoke, increase in prices and excise duties on tobacco products, printing on tobacco packages extensive and varied warnings about the harmful effects to the health, providing aid to quit smoking in some hospitals, the KIIS reported.
As reported, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainian men are negative about smoking among women."
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