Table 2 Prevalence of smoking by sex and age group in 1996 and 2004 (percentages).
| Age group (years) | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 (n = 731) | 2004 (n = 727) | 1996 (n = 868) | 2004 (n = 864) | |
| 18–24 | 65 | 63 | 27 | 28 |
| 24–34 | 73 | 69 | 28 | 31 |
| 35–44 | 71 | 74 | 14 | 17 |
| 45–54 | 64 | 66 | 12 | 12 |
| 55–64 | 49 | 55 | 5 | 8 |
| 65+ | 41 | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| All ages* | 63 | 64 | 14 | 15 |
*Not standardised for age.