Why are rates of cigarette smoking lower among adolescents in Western countries as compared to Europeans?

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Western governments have implemented strong public health campaigns against smoking, including mass media campaigns and restrictions on advertising and smoking in public places. This has led to a decrease in the social acceptability of smoking, which has likely contributed to lower rates of adolescent smoking in Western countries as compared to Europe. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) are not supported by evidence and are not valid explanations for the lower rates of smoking among adolescents in Western countries.

Why Are Rates of Cigarette Smoking Lower Among Adolescents in Western