Tobacco

Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of preventable death in France. However, since the launch of the first National Plan to Reduce Smoking (PNRT), the number of daily smokers aged 18 to 75 has decreased by 4 million over the past 10 years.

Our missions

  • Developing indicators for monitoring tobacco use

  • Design, promote, and evaluate tobacco control measures

  • Developing indicators to monitor diseases affected by tobacco use

  • Informing public authorities, healthcare professionals, and the general public

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on tobacco here

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Smoke-Free Month 2026: The Challenge Is On!

For the past 10 years, on November 1, thousands of smokers have taken on the ambitious challenge of going 30 days without smoking. Santé publique France, the Ministry of Health, and the National...

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Smoke-Free Month 2026: Registration Now Open

More than one in two daily smokers (55%) want to quit smoking.¹ To help them, “Mois sans tabac” is back for its 11th edition, offering free, personalized support. Starting today, smokers can...

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Tobacco

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Smoking in France: 68,000 preventable deaths in 2023—an encouraging decline, ...

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Sharp decline in smoking in France: 4 million fewer daily smokers in 10 years

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May 31 – World No Tobacco Day: Support Every Attempt

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Smoking and Vaping Among Adults Aged 18–75 in 2023