In Ukraine, 66% of the male population smokes (62% - daily, 4% - occasionally) and 20% of the female population (17% - daily, 3% - occasionally). This is evidenced by the results of the latest large-scale thematic sociological study conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in the summer of this year, reports "Podrobnosti". \n \nAccording to representatives of the coalition of public organizations and initiatives "For a Tobacco-Free Ukraine," the number of smokers has increased in recent years. \n \nAccording to the survey results, the increase occurred mainly due to young low-income men from small settlements. For comparison, in 2000, 57% of Ukrainian men smoked daily or occasionally. \n \nAccording to representatives of the coalition "For a Tobacco-Free Ukraine," the survey results clearly indicate that cigarettes are becoming increasingly affordable for Ukrainians, and this is one of the reasons for the increase in the number of smokers. \n \nThe population of Ukraine's addiction to tobacco smoking, according to experts' estimates, has reached epidemic proportions. \n \nIn the near future, the coalition will publish a full report on the study of tobacco smoking in Ukraine. \n \nThis autumn, the law "On Measures to Prevent and Reduce the Consumption of Tobacco Products and Their Harmful Effects on Public Health" came into effect in Ukraine, according to which smoking in public places is prohibited, and restrictions have been introduced in the sphere of production and sale of cigarettes. \n \nFor smoking tobacco products in places prohibited by law, the violator may be fined in the amount of 17 to 85 hryvnias. \n\nA repeated similar violation within a year entails the imposition of a fine of 85 to 119 hryvnias (from 5 to 7 non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens. One non-taxable minimum income of citizens is 17 hryvnias).