Chronic Disease Indicators Database (AIHW)

Indicator Details

Indicator Id:		00289
Description:		The percentage of persons living in each area who are regular smokers
Indicator Source:		AIHW (Rural, regional and remote health indicators publication)
Data Available:		Yes
Data Source(s):		National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) National Health Survey (NHS)
Where reported:		AIHW: Rural, Regional and Remote health, indicators of health; AIHW: National Drug Strategy Household Survey series
Numerator:		From the NSDHS; the number of males & females in each area, in each age group (14 years and over) who are regular smokers. From the ABS NHS; the number of males & females in each area, in each age group (18 years and over) who are regular smokers
Denominator:		The number of males & females in each area in each age group, 14 years and over in the NSDHS, and 18 years and over in the ABS NHS
Link(s):		AIHW: Rural, Regional and Remote health, indicators of health publication AIHW Risk factor data online AIHW: National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2004 (detailed findings) publication AIHW: Australia's Health 2008