As of March 2024, 16 percent of those aged 16 to 24 years of age reported to be current smokers. The share of smokers generally declined as the age group increased, with only six percent of over 75-year-olds current smokers.
Share of individuals who currently smoke in Northern Ireland in 2023/24, by age
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NISRA. (December 12, 2024). Share of individuals who currently smoke in Northern Ireland in 2023/24, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/350606/smoking-by-gender-and-age-in-northern-ireland-uk/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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