Pandemic Fuels Stress-Smoking Among Young Britons, Survey Shows
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Britain’s smokers have been lighting up more as the pandemic raised stress levels, a new survey found.
Some 39% of British smokers aged 18 to 34 said they are now smoking more regularly in a survey commissioned by market researcher Mintel. What’s more, 10% of respondents said they started smoking again after quitting. Overall, the poll found that 30% of smokers are lighting up more regularly.