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Psychological Medicine , 51 (1), 11-20.

[12] Greece suffers from an enormous smoking-related public health problem, having the highest proportion of smokers in the EU (42%)

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, involves plaque buildup in artery walls which includes conditions such as acute coronary syndrome and peripheral artery disease, and can cause a heart attack, stable or unstable angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack or aortic aneurysm

Black market, ethics concerns The tobacco industry raises concerns that banning its products will create a burgeoning black market, and says the government should focus on enforcement and not further regulation

This helps offset regressive sales, excise, and property taxes and can provide a much-needed income boost to help families afford necessities