Tobacco Use in Canada
Patterns and Trends - 2012 Edition

SMOKING IN THE PROVINCES: QUEBEC

Smoking Prevalence | Cigarette Consumption

Quebec

Smoking Prevalence

In 2010, smoking prevalence in Quebec was 17.8%, just above the national average of 16.7%.

Figure 2.18 shows smoking prevalence, overall and by sex, in Quebec from 1999-2010. During this time, prevalence declined fairly steadily, and more steeply than in other provinces. Prevalence was similar among males and females in most years, although males had higher smoking rates in a few instances, including 2010.

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Figure 2.19 shows smoking prevalence by age group in Quebec, from 1999-2010. Smoking prevalence decreased in all age groups during this time; most notably, prevalence among 15- to 19-year-olds halved.

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