Glossary

  1. C

    currently smoke

    Reported smoking daily, weekly or less than weekly at the time of the survey.

    current use of e-cigarettes

    Reported using electronic cigarettes and vapes daily, weekly, monthly or less than monthly.

  2. D

    daily smoking

    Reported smoking tobacco at least once a day (includes manufactured (packet) cigarettes, roll-your-own cigarettes, cigars or pipes). Excludes chewing tobacco, electronic cigarettes (and similar) and smoking of non‑tobacco products.

    do not smoke

    Never smoked tobacco, or smoked tobacco previously but not currently (ex-smoking).

  3. E

    electronic cigarettes and vapes (e‑cigarettes)

    Devices where users inhale vapour rather than smoke. The inhaled vapour usually contains flavourings and may contain nicotine as well.

  4. S

    second-hand smoking

    The exposure to tobacco smoke, or the chemicals in tobacco smoke, without actually smoking. (Also called passive smoking.)