Individuals limiting smoking and alcohol use in Europe 2019

In 2019, it was found that 29.4 percent of British people had reduced their tobacco use in the last twelve months to reduce their risk of developing cancer, and 26.6 percent of Brits also said they had curtailed their alcohol intake for the same reason. On the other hand, French respondents were less likely to have limited their tobacco and alcohol use. for cancer reasons.

Share of individuals who have limited their smoking and alcohol use to reduce their risk of developing cancer in selected European countries in 2019

Characteristic	Limited or avoided smoking	Limited or avoided alcohol
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Release date

February 2020

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Region

Europe

Survey time period

25 October 2019 to 25 November 2019

Age group

16-74 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The source worded the question as follows: "Have you taken any steps in the last 12 months to reduce your risk of developing cancer? If yes, what steps have you taken with the specific aim of reducing your risk of cancer?"
Data shows share of respondents who selected 'I have limited or avoided smoking or using tobacco products' and 'I have limited or avoided alcohol consumption.'

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