Changes in smoker characteristics in England between 2008 and 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

At a time of declining smoking prevalence in England, it is useful to document any changes in the characteristics of smokers. This has implications for targeting tobacco control policies and interventions. This study compared the characteristics of smokers from 2008 to 2017 to assess changes in smoking and quitting patterns and socio-demographic profile.

Design and setting

Analysis of annual trends in results from repeated cross-sectional surveys of representative samples of the population in England from 2008 to 2017.

Participants

The study included 208 813 adults aged 16+.

Measurements

Information was gathered on age, sex, social grade and region, cigarette consumption, cigarette dependence as measured by time to first cigarette of the day, daily smoking

SUBMITTER: Garnett C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7079121 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature