The survey revealed that while traditional tobacco smoking continues to decline among young people aged 12 to 18, the use of e-cigarettes has surged. Only 15.9% of respondents reported having smoked tobacco in the past year, down from 17% in 2021-2022
This statistic highlights an urgent need for improved sexual education and access to contraception, yet the path to achieving this remains fraught with controversy and resistance
This shift comes as traditional party drugs such as ecstasy and amphetamines are increasingly being replaced by these newer substances, which are perceived as cheaper and more potent alternatives
The agency warns that ozone levels may exceed the European alert threshold of 180 micrograms per cubic meter in some areas. Tuesday's temperatures will reach 30°C inland, with potentially higher temperatures in the northeast, according to IRCEL/CELINE
Among women, obesity rates more than doubled, rising from 8.8% to 18.5%, while in men, the increase was even more pronounced, nearly tripling from 4.8% to 14.0%