Percentage of population aged 18 and over who smoke cigarettes

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Percentage of population aged 18 and over who smoke cigarettes
Year Value
2020 14.6
2019 13.0
2018 15.8
2017 16.1
2016 17.6
2015 20.3
2014 18.3
2013 18.3
2012 23.6

Source: Office for National Statistics

Geographical Area: St Helens

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

Footnote:

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.

Goal

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Target

Target 3.a: Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
Indicator

Indicator 3.a.1: Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older
Organisation

Office for National Statistics
Contact email

health.data@ons.gov.uk
Unit of measure

Percentage (%)
Data sources

Smoking habits in the UK and its constituent countries
Data release calendar

To be announced
Data compilers

Office for National Statistics
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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Goal

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Target

Target 3.a: Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
Indicator

Indicator 3.a.1: Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Health Organization (WHO), Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)