Table 2.
Prevalence of smoking based on sex and stratified by age
| Characteristics | Prevalence (95 % CI*) | Prevalence (95 % CI) | Prevalence (95 % CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men (n = 1538) | Women (n = 3812) | Total (n = 5350) | |
| Overall | 24.5 (22.4–26.7) | 23.1 (21.7–24.4) | 23.5 (22.4–24.6) |
| Age group (yrs) | |||
| 18 – 24 | 22.2 (14.0–33.1) | 26.2 (20.9–32.3) | 25.2 (20.8–30.2) |
| 25 – 44 | 25.5 (22.1–29.3) | 22.2 (20.2–24.4) | 23.1 (21.4–24.9) |
| 45 – 64 | 23.2 (20.2–26.5) | 22.8 (20.9–25.0) | 23.0 (21.3–24.7) |
| ≥ 65 | 28.1 (21.3–36.0) | 25.3 (21.1–29.9) | 26.0 (22.5–29.9) |
*CI = confidence interval