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Smoking rate down for 14th year
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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)
たばこ喫煙率、14年連続で過去最低
日本たばこ産業（JT）が8月14日発表した調査結果によると、喫煙率は24.9%で、14年連続で過去最低となった。
Shukan ST: August 28, 2009
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