International Smoking Statistics A Collection of Historical Data from 30 Economically Developed Countries

International smoking statistics, Second Edition presents a valuablecollection of smoking data relating to 30 economically developed countries.Annual data on the national sales of all types of tobacco products are presentedfor the years up to 1995, with over 100 years of data available for somecountries. Building on the first edition, the new edition extends thegeographical coverage as well as documenting the transition to filter and lowertar cigarettes.Up to 50 years of data are presented on the sex- and age-specific prevalence ofsmoking and amount smoked. National data are shown when available. Many of thegaps are filled using relevant data from regional and epidemiological studies.With its wide international coverage and the time period considered, this bookis an especially valuable source of reference for anyone interested in studyinglong term trends in smoking and smoking-related mortality in different countriesthroughout the world.Comprehensive and authoritative, International smoking statistics, SecondEdition, will greatly facilitate research into smoking, whether from aneconomic, social or health perspective.