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Smoking rate down for 14th year

The percentage of smokers among adults has fallen to 24.9 percent, hitting a record low for the 14th straight year, an annual survey conducted in May by Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) showed Aug. 14. Based on its latest survey, the total number of smokers was estimated at 26.01 million, down 790,000 from the previous year. In addition to increasing restrictions on smoking in public places, the government's introduction of the Taspo smart cards has apparently discouraged smoking, JT said. (Kyodo News)

Shukan ST: August 28, 2009

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National News Smoking rate down for 14th year The percentage of smokers among adults has fallen to 24.9 percent, hitting a record low for the 14th straight year, an annual survey conducted in May by Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) showed Aug. 14. Based on its latest survey, the total number of smokers was estimated at 26.01 million, down 790,000 from the previous year. In addition to increasing restrictions on smoking in public places, the government's introduction of the Taspo smart cards has apparently discouraged smoking, JT said. (Kyodo News) Shukan ST: August 28, 2009 (C) All rights reserved