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Armenian Men top the list of European smokers 

The law on restrictions on sale, consumption and use of tobacco products, enforced today, outlaws smoking in public transport, cultural, educational and health institutions. It was passed by the Armenian National Assembly last month after being twice rejected by lawmakers, some of them the biggest cigarette producers and importers. The parliament also ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco control (FCTC). One of the requirements of FCTC is to follow the World Health Organization's standard of health warning covering 30 percent of the cigarette pack.

However that portion of the law would become mandatory only by 2008.

Cigarette advertising will be outlawed by 2010. Statistics say more than 70 percent of Armenian men are smokers, topping the list of European smokers

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