Australian notebook. Smoking is still widespread

2,7 million Australians still smoke on a daily basis.The level of smoking has stagnated for the last 6 years. Some doctors are calling for vaping to be used more widely to help people drop the habit. Nevertheless, the AMA is against such a move.

More than 6400 Australians die every year from cardiovascular diseases caused by smoking. (AAP) Source: AAP