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It is now illegal in Scotland to sell tobacco and tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 (an increase from 16). Will this help to reduce the number of young people smoking? more info >

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Smoking...Did you know that as of the 1st October 2007 it became illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy or be sold tobacco? Here is some information to help you understand why.

	26th March 2006 Scotland introduced legislation to ban smoking in enclosed public places.
	Smoking rates amongst young people in Scotland are the highest in the UK.
	15% of 15 year olds smoke regularly. 12% of 15 year old boys smoke regularly. 18% of 15 year old girls smoke regularly.
	82% of 15 year old regular smokers reported buying cigarettes from shops.
	49% of 15 year old regular smokers said they would like to give up smoking altogether.
	24.7% of the Scottish population smoke.
	Around 13,000 people die in Scotland every year from tobacco.

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