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The journey to quitting smoking
1Health Statistics Division at Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. Margot.Shields@statcan.ca
Health Reports
|June 24, 2005
Summary
Canadian smoking rates declined by 7% over ten years. Addiction levels, like cigarettes smoked daily, impact cessation and relapse. Smoke-free policies correlate with reduced consumption.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Smoking remains a significant public health concern.
- Understanding trends and cessation factors is crucial for intervention development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze smoking trends in adults (18+) over a decade.
- To identify factors influencing smoking cessation, relapse, and intention to quit.
Main Methods:
- Utilized cross-sectional and longitudinal data from the National Population Health Survey (NPHS) and Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS).
- Employed logistic regression to analyze cessation, relapse, and quitting intention factors.
Main Results:
- Daily smoking decreased by 7 percentage points from 1994/95 to 2003.
- Higher addiction levels (cigarettes per day) were linked to cessation, relapse, and no quitting plans.
- Smoke-free homes and workplaces associated with lower cigarette consumption.
Conclusions:
- Significant decline in adult smoking rates observed.
- Addiction level is a key determinant in smoking behavior modification.
- Supportive environments (smoke-free homes/workplaces) aid in reducing cigarette consumption.