Table 2
Predicted and actual declines in smoking prevalence in percentage terms, 1991–2006, by age and gender
Ages 15+ (%)
Age 15–24 (%)
Ages 25–39 (%)
Ages 40–59 (%)
Ages 60+ (%)
Survey data
Male
–28.9
–38.7
–31.0
–27.2
–37.9
Female
–43.4
2.2
–51.3
–56.9
–57.1
SimSmoke predictions
Male
–29.7
–29.1
–33.3
–32.3
–34.8
Female
–48.9
–26.1
–52.8
–63.1
–48.9