Tobacco Use in Canada
Patterns and Trends - 2012 Edition

SMOKING IN THE PROVINCES: manitoba

Smoking Prevalence | Cigarette Consumption

Manitoba

Smoking Prevalence

In 2010, smoking prevalence in Manitoba was 20.5%, above the national average of 16.7%.

Figure 2.12 shows smoking prevalence, overall and by sex, in Manitoba from 1999-2010. During this time, prevalence showed a net decrease, although it has not changed considerably since 2002. Prevalence was similar or greater among males than females in all years observed, although there was some variation from year to year.

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Figure 2.13 shows smoking prevalence by age group in Manitoba, from 1999-2010. During this time, smoking prevalence decreased in all age groups except those over 45, for whom smoking prevalence fluctuated between 15 and 20%. The largest decrease observed was among those aged 15-19 years, for whom prevalence nearly halved over this time period.

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