Hill D J, White V M, Gray N J
Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria, Carlton.
Med J Aust. 1991 Jun 17;154(12):797-801. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb121367.x.
To estimate the national prevalence of smoking.
A total of 4820 adults aged 16 years and over (2364 men, 2456 women) were surveyed throughout Australia in 1989 by a large market research company.
Interviews were conducted in the participants' homes.
Overall, 30.2% of men and 27.0% of women were current smokers; 29.8% of men and 19.3% of women were past smokers. The mean daily consumption of factory-made cigarettes among male smokers was 22 and among female smokers 18.9. Taking into account the published tar content of the brand smoked, it was estimated that the average daily exposure to tobacco tar for men was 204 mg and for women 157 mg. Occupational and educational status were inversely related to the prevalence of smoking. The most popular packet size was 25 (preferred by 48% of smokers) and those in lower occupational and educational categories were more likely to purchase cigarettes in large packet sizes.
Comparison with an earlier series of studies commenced in 1974 showed that the national prevalence of smoking among adults has continued to fall, particularly among men.
评估全国吸烟率。
1989年，一家大型市场研究公司在澳大利亚对4820名16岁及以上成年人（2364名男性，2456名女性）进行了调查。
在参与者家中进行访谈。
总体而言，30.2%的男性和27.0%的女性为当前吸烟者；29.8%的男性和19.3%的女性为既往吸烟者。男性吸烟者中工厂生产香烟的日均消费量为22支，女性吸烟者为18.9支。考虑到所吸香烟品牌公布的焦油含量，估计男性每日平均接触烟草焦油的量为204毫克，女性为157毫克。职业和教育状况与吸烟率呈负相关。最受欢迎的包装规格是25支装（48%的吸烟者偏好），职业和教育程度较低的人群更有可能购买大包装规格的香烟。
与1974年开始的一系列早期研究相比，结果表明全国成年人吸烟率持续下降，尤其是男性。
