Smoking
1 in 7 NSW adults are current smokers
In 2017, 15% of NSW adults were current smokers. While there has been a long term reduction in smoking, since 2015, current smoking rates have remained relatively stable. Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of disease and premature death in NSW. It contributes to 36% of respiratory diseases, 22% of cancers, 12% of cardiovascular diseases and 3.5% of endocrine disorders.
The impact of others’ smoking includes harmful effects to unborn babies and from exposure to second hand smoke.
See the Tobacco Snapshot under Reports and Strategies below for more information.
Who smokes and who doesn’t in NSW?
Who are current smokers in NSW?
Who uses e-cigarettes and who doesn’t?
Who is impacted by others’ smoking?
Who goes to hospital due to smoking?
Who dies due to smoking?
Reports and Strategies
State-wide initiatives
