§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the change in the last 10 years in the totals of(a) women and (b) men under the age of 24 years who are smokers of tobacco; and if he will make a statement.[26474]
§ Ms JowellThe available information is in the table.
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Prevalence of cigarette smoking amongst persons aged 16 to 24, England, 1986 to 1996 Percentage Year Men Women 1986 36 35 1988 33 33 1990 34 36 1992 35 32
Prevalence of cigarette smoking amongst persons aged 16 to 24, England, 1986 to 1996 Percentage Year Men Women 1994 36 34 1996 34 35 Notes:
1. Percentages rounded to the nearest whole figure.
Source:
Office for National Statistics General Household Surveys.
Any rise in young people's smoking is cause for concern. Measures to reduce smoking will be published in our White Paper on tobacco control later this year.