Smoking rates in Cornwall fall to 8.8 per cent
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Smoking rates in Cornwall fall to 8.8 per cent

1 hour ago · Originally published 13 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Smoking rates plummet in Cornwall as vaping rises everywhere
The number of adults smoking in Cornwall has dropped to 8.8 per cent, down from 18.2 per cent a decade ago. This figure now sits below the national average of 9.8 per cent, reflecting a steady downward trend in tobacco use across the county.
Source: Cornwall Live Cornwall
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