12% of 11-year-old Bulgarians smoked at least 1 cigarette in the last month – Society – Bulgaria – NOVA News

13% of boys and 11% of 11-year-old girls in Bulgaria have smoked at least one cigarette in the last 30 days. This is indicated by the data from a report on the healthy behavior of school-aged children of the United Nations. These are complemented by 17% smoking among 13-year-old boys.

The regional averages for Europe, Central Asia and Canada are 2% for boys and girls at 11 years of age, 5% for boys and 6% for girls at 13 years of age, and 15% for both sexes at 15 years of age.

Data on e-cigarettes are mirrored. Over 30% of Bulgarian students aged 15 have used an electronic cigarette in the last 30 days.

Bulgaria was rated Good 3.59 for its care of children

When it comes to drinking alcohol, Bulgarian boys are at the forefront. 20% of 11-year-olds have consumed alcohol at least once in the past 30 days. The figure jumps to 32% among 13-year-olds. Bulgarian boys aged 15 also lead the ranking in the use of cannabis with 19%.

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