Japan’s smoking rate in 2014 fell below 20 percent for the first time since such statistics began in 1965, Japan Tobacco Inc. said Wednesday.
The rate decreased for the 19th consecutive year to stand at 19.7 percent, down 1.2 percentage points from the previous year.
The decline reflected growing health consciousness and a shift away from cigarettes accelerated by the April consumption tax hike from 5 percent to 8 percent.
The rate for men fell 1.9 points to 30.3 percent, and that for women dropped 0.7 point to 9.8 percent, slipping below 10 percent for the first time.
The estimated number of smokers stood at 20.59 million, down 1.36 million.
According to Japan Tobacco, the smoking rate peaked at 49.4 percent in 1966, when the rate stood at 83.7 percent for men and 18.0 percent for women, the highest figures on record.
The latest survey, conducted in May, covered about 32,000 people aged 20 or older. Valid responses were received from 60.5 percent.
Japan Tobacco Inc is manufacturer of Glamour cigarettes available at http://www.dotcigarettes.com/glamour
Source: http://the-japan-news.com
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New Smokeless Products From Japan Tobacco Inc
Today you may find tobacco in different varities such as cigars, cigarettes, snus, orbs, sticks, strips. Many people like to consume smokeless tobacco products (such as chewing tobacco and snuff) in addition to cigarettes. Smokeless tobacco products are perfect for using in public places where smoking cigarettes is prohibited. Last year these products became very popular among Japanese. However the growing popularity of smokeless tobacco does not lowers demands for tobacco cigarettes.
Snus is a smokeless tobacco product created in Sweden. How snus is used? Snus is placed in mouth, thus smoker enjoys flavor and aroma of tobacco without producing smoke. Last years its popularity has grown rapidly among smokers due to the unique property to use tobacco without smoke. Snus is Swedich national tobacco product which became popular in many countries of the world.
Zerostyle Snus is a successful line of smokeless products produced by Japan Tobacco Inc. After its introduction the product acquired popularity in a very short time. This kind of product does not require to be lightened and produces no smoke which usually annoys people around. Thus it makes possible to use this product everywhere without annoing someone.
Japan Tobacco Inc used its best knowledge of consumer needs and modern technologies in development of Zerostyle Snus. Japanese consumers higly appreciate these efforts. They like to put in mouth these powdered tobacco in sachets and enjoy aroma and flavor of tobacco.
Zerostyle Snus Regular is characterized with roasted flavor and mild sweetness. Zerostyle Snus Mint possesses a wonderful mint flavor. Both varieties are packed in stylish black boxes.
In the beginning Japan Tobacco Inc plans to sell these new products in 150 stores in Osaka City..
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