Tobacco Use in Canada
Patterns and Trends - 2012 Edition

SMOKING IN THE PROVINCES: NOVA SCOTIA

Smoking Prevalence | Cigarette Consumption

Nova Scotia

Smoking Prevalence

In 2010, smoking prevalence in Nova Scotia was 20.8%, above the national average of 16.7%.

Figure 2.24 shows smoking prevalence, overall and by sex, in Nova Scotia from 1999-2010. Prevalence decreased fairly steadily and steeply for the first half of the decade, before reaching a plateau around 20%. Prevalence was greater among males than females in all years observed.

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Figure 2.25 shows smoking prevalence by age group in Nova Scotia, from 1999-2010. During this time period, smoking prevalence decreased substantially, although not steadily, in all age groups. The largest decrease observed was among those aged 15-19, for whom smoking was reduced by about half, while the smallest decline was among those over 45 years old.

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