Smoking prevalence among people with asthma in 2022 (ABS)
According to the NHS 2022, amongst adults (18+) with asthma in 2022:
– 1 in 7 (14.1%) were smoking daily
– 1 in 3 (32.2%) were ex-smokers
– 51.7% had never smoked (compared to 66.5% of people without any selected chronic condition)
Categories:
Comorbidities and Risk Factors
Entry Date:
05/01/2024
Source 1 Name:
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2023; National Health Survey 2022: Asthma [Internet]. Canberra: ABS. [cited 2024 January 5].
Source 1 URL:
https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/asthma/2022.