Smoking statistics in Great Britain - includes statistics on numbers of smokers, tobacco consumption and dependence on smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 20/03/2013
Fact Sheets
The ASH Fact Sheet series consists of detailed referenced information and statistics on a variety of topics.
The following fact sheets have been recently added or updated:
15: Smoking and mental health (May 2013)
33: Use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain (May 2013) [NEW]
01: Smoking statistics: Who smokes & how much (March 2013)
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Facts at a Glance
Smoking Statistics
Tobacco Regulation
Tobacco Economics
Smoking and Disease
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01: Smoking Statistics: Who Smokes and How Much
Smoking statistics in Great Britain - includes statistics on numbers of smokers, tobacco consumption and dependence on smoking.
Smoking statistics in Great Britain - includes statistics on numbers of smokers, tobacco consumption and dependence on smoking.
02: Smoking Statistics: Illness and Death
Smoking is the primary cause of preventable illness and premature death. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body and reduces both quality of life as well as life expectancy. Half of all life-long smokers die prematurely losing on average 10 years of life.
Smoking is the primary cause of preventable illness and premature death. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body and reduces both quality of life as well as life expectancy. Half of all life-long smokers die prematurely losing on average 10 years of life.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 30/04/2013
03: Young People and Smoking
Since the late 1990s there has been a fall in smoking among 11-15 year olds after at least two decades of little change. Children are more likely to smoke if their parents smoke and parents' attitude to smoking is also an important factor.
Since the late 1990s there has been a fall in smoking among 11-15 year olds after at least two decades of little change. Children are more likely to smoke if their parents smoke and parents' attitude to smoking is also an important factor.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 22/03/2013
04: Smoking and Cancer
It is estimated that in the UK one in three people will develop cancer at some stage in their lives and that one in four will die from the disease. Approximately a third of all cancer deaths are attributable to smoking.
It is estimated that in the UK one in three people will develop cancer at some stage in their lives and that one in four will die from the disease. Approximately a third of all cancer deaths are attributable to smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 30/03/2011
05: Smoking and Respiratory Disease
It is es tim ated that smoking causes over 100,000 premature deaths in the UK every year, of which about a quarter are from lung cancer and around one fifth are from chronic obstructive lung disease. Globally COPD is the fourth most common cause of death and is caused primarily by smoking.
It is es tim ated that smoking causes over 100,000 premature deaths in the UK every year, of which about a quarter are from lung cancer and around one fifth are from chronic obstructive lung disease. Globally COPD is the fourth most common cause of death and is caused primarily by smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 14/02/2011
06: Smoking, The Heart and Circulation
Cardiovascular disease refers to disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Smoking causes around 25,000 deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK each year.
Cardiovascular disease refers to disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Smoking causes around 25,000 deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK each year.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 28/03/2011
07: Smoking and Reproduction
Cigarette smoking can affect women’s fertility; men’s fertility; sexual function in men; pregnant women's health; the health of an unborn child; and the health of young children.
Cigarette smoking can affect women’s fertility; men’s fertility; sexual function in men; pregnant women's health; the health of an unborn child; and the health of young children.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 11/02/2011
08: Secondhand Smoke
Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals in the form of particles and gases. Breathing other people's smoke is called passive, involuntary or secondhand smoking. Health impacts range from eye irritation, headache, cough, sore throat, to heart disease and lung cancer.
Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals in the form of particles and gases. Breathing other people's smoke is called passive, involuntary or secondhand smoking. Health impacts range from eye irritation, headache, cough, sore throat, to heart disease and lung cancer.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 03/06/2011
09: Nicotine and Addiction
A comprehensive look at why and how nicotine is so addictive. This factsheet examines the mental and physical aspects of nicotine addiction and rebuts the tobacco industry assertion that nicotine is not addictive.
A comprehensive look at why and how nicotine is so addictive. This factsheet examines the mental and physical aspects of nicotine addiction and rebuts the tobacco industry assertion that nicotine is not addictive.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 08/05/2012
10: How Smoking Affects the Way You Look
Tobacco smoking seriously affects internal organs, particularly the heart and lungs, but it also affects a person's appearance by altering the skin, body weight and shape.
Tobacco smoking seriously affects internal organs, particularly the heart and lungs, but it also affects a person's appearance by altering the skin, body weight and shape.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 01/11/2009
11: Stopping smoking: the benefits and aids to quitting
The health benefits of stopping smoking start within hours of putting out the last cigarette. Using a combination of medication and behavioural support can substantially increase the chances of successfully quitting.
The health benefits of stopping smoking start within hours of putting out the last cigarette. Using a combination of medication and behavioural support can substantially increase the chances of successfully quitting.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 19/12/2012
12: What's in a cigarette?
Cigarettes look deceptively simple, consisting of paper tubes containing chopped up tobacco leaf, usually with a filter at the mouth end. In fact, they are highly engineered products, designed to deliver a steady dose of nicotine to the smoker.
Cigarettes look deceptively simple, consisting of paper tubes containing chopped up tobacco leaf, usually with a filter at the mouth end. In fact, they are highly engineered products, designed to deliver a steady dose of nicotine to the smoker.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 19/07/2009
13: Pipe and Cigar Smoking
In 1974, 34% of men smoked cigars. By 2007 the rate had fallen to just 2%. Pipe and cigar smoking carries a major risk of smoking-related ill health whether from primary or secondhand smoking.
In 1974, 34% of men smoked cigars. By 2007 the rate had fallen to just 2%. Pipe and cigar smoking carries a major risk of smoking-related ill health whether from primary or secondhand smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 31/10/2006
14: Smokefree Legislation
Smoking has been prohibited by law in virtually all enclosed and substantially enclosed work and public places throughout the United Kingdom since July 2007. This factsheet provides an overview of the law together with related information including surveys showing levels of support for smokefree measures.
Smoking has been prohibited by law in virtually all enclosed and substantially enclosed work and public places throughout the United Kingdom since July 2007. This factsheet provides an overview of the law together with related information including surveys showing levels of support for smokefree measures.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 02/11/2011
15: Smoking and Mental Health
There is a strong association between smoking and mental health disorders. However, people with mental illness are generally able to quit smoking if they are given evidenced-based suport.
There is a strong association between smoking and mental health disorders. However, people with mental illness are generally able to quit smoking if they are given evidenced-based suport.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 10/05/2013
16: The Economics of Tobacco
The costs of smoking to the economy include the expense of treating diseases caused by smoking as well as reduced productivity and environmental costs.
The costs of smoking to the economy include the expense of treating diseases caused by smoking as well as reduced productivity and environmental costs.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 17/08/2012
17: Tobacco Smuggling
It is estimated that 11.6% of all internationally traded cigarettes are smuggled, equivalent to 657 billion cigarettes a year, causing losses to government revenue worldwide of US$40.5 billion.
It is estimated that 11.6% of all internationally traded cigarettes are smuggled, equivalent to 657 billion cigarettes a year, causing losses to government revenue worldwide of US$40.5 billion.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 22/08/2012
18: The UK Tobacco Industry
British American Tobacco and Imperial Tobacco, the world's second and fourth largest tobacco companies (excluding the Chinese state tobacco monopoly) are based in the UK.
British American Tobacco and Imperial Tobacco, the world's second and fourth largest tobacco companies (excluding the Chinese state tobacco monopoly) are based in the UK.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 02/08/2012
19: Tobacco Advertising and Promotion in the UK
Most conspicuous forms of tobacco advertising and promotion in the UK were banned following the implementation of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002. However, the tobacco industry has continued to promote its products through point of sale displays and "below the line" marketing.
Most conspicuous forms of tobacco advertising and promotion in the UK were banned following the implementation of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002. However, the tobacco industry has continued to promote its products through point of sale displays and "below the line" marketing.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 16/05/2012
20: Tobacco and the European Union
Tobacco is the single largest cause of avoidable death in the European Union accounting for more than 650,000 deaths each year - about one in seven of all deaths across the EU. A further 13 million people suffer from a serious disease caused by smoking.
Tobacco is the single largest cause of avoidable death in the European Union accounting for more than 650,000 deaths each year - about one in seven of all deaths across the EU. A further 13 million people suffer from a serious disease caused by smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 22/09/2011
21: Tobacco in the Developing World
Tobacco consumption has fallen over the past 20 years in most high-income countries such as Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia and most northern European countries. By contrast, tobacco consumption in the developing countries is increasing as tobacco industries shift their marketing to these "emerging markets".
Tobacco consumption has fallen over the past 20 years in most high-income countries such as Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia and most northern European countries. By contrast, tobacco consumption in the developing countries is increasing as tobacco industries shift their marketing to these "emerging markets".
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 05/08/2009
22: Tobacco and the Environment
From growing the tobacco plant to the disposal of butts and packaging, the whole life cycle of a cigarette takes a heavy toll on the environment. Although the ecological impacts of tobacco are overshadowed by its devastating effects on human health, they are nevertheless considerable and a cause for concern.
From growing the tobacco plant to the disposal of butts and packaging, the whole life cycle of a cigarette takes a heavy toll on the environment. Although the ecological impacts of tobacco are overshadowed by its devastating effects on human health, they are nevertheless considerable and a cause for concern.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 23/08/2009
23: Smoking and Diabetes
People with diabetes are at greater risk of raised blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage and eye damage. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that smoking is an independent risk factor for diabetes and that among people with diabetes, smoking aggravates the risk of serious disease and premature death.
People with diabetes are at greater risk of raised blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage and eye damage. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that smoking is an independent risk factor for diabetes and that among people with diabetes, smoking aggravates the risk of serious disease and premature death.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 01/06/2012
24: Stopping smoking - ASH'S 15 Tips
ASH's top tips to help you stop smoking.
ASH's top tips to help you stop smoking.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 29/02/2012
25: Secondhand smoke in the home.
Children's exposure to secondhand smoke is most likely to take place in the home. Banning smoking in the home is the only reliable way of reducing exposure to secondhand smoke as partial restrictions are not effective.
Children's exposure to secondhand smoke is most likely to take place in the home. Banning smoking in the home is the only reliable way of reducing exposure to secondhand smoke as partial restrictions are not effective.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 02/11/2011
26: Tobacco and Ethnic Minorities
Smoking rates vary considerably between ethnic groups. This factsheet examines the different uses of tobacco and tobacco consumption rates of ethnic minorities in the UK.
Smoking rates vary considerably between ethnic groups. This factsheet examines the different uses of tobacco and tobacco consumption rates of ethnic minorities in the UK.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 15/09/2011
Tobacco use among minority ethnic populations and cessation interventions
A joint ASH/Race Equality Foundation briefing that reviews the extent of smoking and other tobacco use among people of different ethnic groups and current cessation interventions targeted at these groups.
A joint ASH/Race Equality Foundation briefing that reviews the extent of smoking and other tobacco use among people of different ethnic groups and current cessation interventions targeted at these groups.
27: Smoking and Eye Disease
Smoking can worsen several eye disorders, particuarly cataracts and age related macular degeneration (AMD), and may lead to blindness.
Smoking can worsen several eye disorders, particuarly cataracts and age related macular degeneration (AMD), and may lead to blindness.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 01/10/2009
28: Waterpipes
Waterpipes, also known as hookahs, narghiles, shisha or hubble-bubble pipes have long been used for smoking tobacco in the Middle East and parts of Africa and Asia. There has been a recent upturn in their popularity in the eastern Mediterranean region and hookah cafes and bars are beginning to appear in North America, Brazil and Europe.
Waterpipes, also known as hookahs, narghiles, shisha or hubble-bubble pipes have long been used for smoking tobacco in the Middle East and parts of Africa and Asia. There has been a recent upturn in their popularity in the eastern Mediterranean region and hookah cafes and bars are beginning to appear in North America, Brazil and Europe.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 31/07/2006
29: Smoking and Surgery
Smokers are more likely to suffer complications during and following surgery than nonsmokers. These include higher risk of post-operative infection, impaired wound healing and increased risk of dying in hospital. Smokers are strongly advised to quit smokng before surgery.
Smokers are more likely to suffer complications during and following surgery than nonsmokers. These include higher risk of post-operative infection, impaired wound healing and increased risk of dying in hospital. Smokers are strongly advised to quit smokng before surgery.
Author: Published By: ASH Published : 08/07/2009
30: Smoking in Cars
Levels of secondhand smoke in cars can be extremely high due to the restricted space in which the smoke is circulated. Even opening a window is not sufficient to protect occupants from hazardous levels of smoke. Both in the UK and internationally there is growing public support for a ban on smoking in cars.
Levels of secondhand smoke in cars can be extremely high due to the restricted space in which the smoke is circulated. Even opening a window is not sufficient to protect occupants from hazardous levels of smoke. Both in the UK and internationally there is growing public support for a ban on smoking in cars.
Author: Published By: ASH Published : 23/01/2012
31: Smokefree Prisons
Although many jurisdictions worldwide have implemented smokefree laws in public places, prisons are often exempt. This factsheet examines the rationale for making prisons smokefree and the impact such polices have had to date.
Although many jurisdictions worldwide have implemented smokefree laws in public places, prisons are often exempt. This factsheet examines the rationale for making prisons smokefree and the impact such polices have had to date.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 12/07/2010
32: Smoking and Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection caused by the meningococcal bacteria. Exposure to tobacco smoke via both active and passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of developing meningococal disease.
Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection caused by the meningococcal bacteria. Exposure to tobacco smoke via both active and passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of developing meningococal disease.
Author: Published : 14/12/2011
33: Use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain
Since 2010 there has been a significant rise in use of e-cigarettes among adult smokers in Great Britain. Among children use is extremely rare. This fact sheet summarises findings from annual surveys.
Since 2010 there has been a significant rise in use of e-cigarettes among adult smokers in Great Britain. Among children use is extremely rare. This fact sheet summarises findings from annual surveys.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 03/05/2013
