Research indicates that smoking rates among young people in England could significantly decline due to the proposed smokefree generation law, which aims to ban tobacco sales to those born after January 1, 2009. If implemented, smoking prevalence among 12 to 30-year-olds could drop below 5% by the late 2040s, leading to substantial health benefits, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The study emphasizes the importance of effective policy implementation and targeted support to ensure equitable health gains. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)