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A new national survey reveals that while smoking rates in Egypt are falling, tobacco consumption continues to pose major health and financial challenges, particularly for lower-income families. According to the 2023/2024 Income and Consumer Expenditure Survey, published by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), Egypt’s smoking rate has dropped to 14.2 percent among people aged 15 and older, down from 17 percent two years ago. One of the most pressing concerns remains the widespread exposure to…
