Study finds increased smoking among young, middle-class women in England, requiring targeted interventions.

A study by UCL's Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care reveals a concerning increase in smoking among young, middle-class women under the age of 45 in England. This trend was not observed in all adults or men of the same age group. The research highlights the need for targeted interventions and public health measures to address this issue and reduce the prevalence of smoking within more advantaged social groups.