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[Why do women still smoke while men quit?].

S Graff-Iversen1, H Thürmer, A Valbø

  • 1Statens helseundersøkelser, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|November 30, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Norwegian men are smoking less daily, but smoking rates in women remain unchanged over 15 years. Declines are seen in adolescent girls, but some women groups maintain high smoking habits.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Smoking cessation trends in Norway over the past 15 years.
  • Gender disparities in smoking prevalence.
  • Educational attainment and smoking behavior in women.

Purpose:

  • To analyze smoking prevalence trends among Norwegian men and women.
  • To identify factors contributing to persistent high smoking rates in certain female demographics.
  • To propose strategies for improving smoking cessation in women.

Summary:

  • Daily smoking has decreased in Norwegian men, while overall female smoking rates have remained static for 15 years.
  • Adolescent girls show declining smoking prevalence, contrasting with persistent high rates in some adult female groups.
  • Higher education correlates with lower smoking likelihood in women, yet specific subgroups maintain high smoking habits.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for targeted interventions to address persistent smoking in specific female populations.
  • Informs public health policy for more effective smoking cessation programs tailored to women.
  • Contributes to understanding gender and socioeconomic factors in long-term smoking behaviors.

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