A new study published by researchers from University of Otago, Wellington has found that smoking rates have declined rapidly amongst many occupational groups over the last 25 years.
However, among some key 'role model' occupations smoking rates remain high. The researchers suggest that targeted support to help them give up smoking discount Pall Mall cigarettes should be considered.
The research from the ASPIRE 2025 research collaboration has been published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research. It describes smoking prevalence by occupational groups, which may be role models in society, using data from the 1981 and 2006 censuses.
