A study by TUS found 22% reported positive emotions towards the image.
A study has found an EU tobacco warning image, which is designed to discourage smoking, is being perceived by young people as 'stylish' and 'sexy'.
Researchers at the Technological University of the Shannon asked students to describe their emotional reactions to a single EU-approved tobacco warning image featuring a woman blowing smoke.
Over half perceived the image negatively, mentioning themes such as death, stress or self-harm.
However, over 22% reported positive emotions such as calmness and peacefulness, with others describing it as attractive or seductive.
Dr Frank Houghton, author of the study, says the image needs to be taken out of circulation:
Unmarked Grave Campaign Group Call For Meeting with Taosieach
Court Hears Man Who Killed Father In Laois Hotel Believed He Was Attacking Imposter
Former Detective Demands Higher Gardai Numbers For Community Policing
Aontú Publish New Flood Forecasting Bill
Retired Westmeath Chief Fire Officer Calls For Re-Examining of Beep Test
Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork
Local Authorities Will Be Held Accountable On Windfarm Judgement - Eamon Ryan
ODVSS Back NWC Calls To Remove Domestic Abuse Perpetrators From Homes
Fate Of Former Westmeath IPAS Centre In Hands Of OPW - Aengus O'Rourke
Garda ‘Go Safe’ Camera To Be Installed at Midlands Railway Station
Taoiseach Acknowledges Frustration As Laois Refuge Centre Stalls
Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show
Offaly IFA Raises Alarm Over Brazilian Beef Imports Row
Westmeath Town To Hold First TEDx Event
Over €20k Raised For Family Of Midlands Nurse After Sudden Passing
Fast Track Citizenship Proposed For Immigrants Serving In Defence Forces
Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts
Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers
Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected
Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation