Table 3 Inequalities in smoking, England, 2003–6.
| Area | Smoking rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (%) | 2006 (%)‡ | ||
| Spearhead | 29.2 | 28.6 | |
| Other | 24.0 | 23.6 | |
| England | 25.6 | 25.1 | |
| ARG1‡‡ | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| ARG2‡‡‡ | 3.6 | 3.5 | |
| RR1¶ | 1.215 (CIs: 1.216 to 1.213) | 1.212 (CIs: 1.213 to 1.210) | |
| RR2¶¶ | 1.140 (CIs: 1.141 to 1.138) | 1.213 (CIs: 1.139 to 1.136) |
‡2003 prevalence rates less cumulative number of 4‐week quitters from April 2003 to March 2006, adjusted for 75% relapse rate.
‡‡Absolute rate gap between Spearhead and non‐Spearhead areas.
‡‡‡Absolute rate gap between Spearhead and England.
¶Relative rate ratio between Spearhead and non‐Spearhead areas.
¶¶Relative rate ratio between Spearhead and England.