More than 79,000 adults die each year as a result of passive smoking in the 25 countries of the EU.

A total of just over 19,000 of the deaths are among non-smokers.

On 29th March 2004 Ireland became the first country in Europe to implement a comprehensive ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, including hospitality venues (i.e. bars and restaurants).

Since then many European countries have adopted or implemented smoke free legislation.

These include:

 Ireland
 Norway
 Italy
 Spain
 Sweden
 Luxembourg
 France
 Scotland
 Belgium
 Iceland
 Malta
 England
 Lithuania

For further information on international and European trends towards smoke free provision please visit the ASH website and the ENSP website.