Switzerland Near Bottom Of European Anti-Smoking Ranking

2026-05-20 02:13:46

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Switzerland performs poorly in the European ranking for tobacco control. Select your language

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It ranks second from last out of 37 countries assessed, according to the Swiss Association for Tobacco Prevention (AT), which published the findings on Wednesday.

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In the index, Switzerland is grouped with countries in Eastern Europe, as well as Italy and the Balkans. Only Bosnia and Herzegovina scores worse. Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands top the list.

Among Switzerland's neighbours, France (4th) is among the best performers, while Austria (22nd) and Germany (25th) rank closer to Switzerland, which ranks 36th.
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