A recent study at Tel Aviv University suggests that the urge to light up a "coffin nail" is more a psychological issue than one of a chemical dependency, which may make finding ways of quitting easier.
Research suggests personalized medicine is the way to help those who struggle to quit
A new law, set to come into effect in July, aims to snuff out the sale of flavoured smokes while reducing the temptation among kids to take their first puff.
MPs are being urged not to let tobacco companies self-regulate if they consider further reforms to tobacco laws.