Summary of the different International Tobacco Control (ITC) surveys
| Country | Initial survey | Subsequent surveys (to date) | Survey design description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDD, random-digit dialling | |||
| Australia | 2002 | 2003, 2004, 2005 | 2000 adult smokers surveyed via RDD telephone interview in 2002 and yearly with replenishment through 2008 |
| Canada | 2002 | 2003, 2004, 2005 | Same as Australia |
| UK | 2002 | 2003, 2004, 2005 | Same as Australia |
| USA | 2002 | 2003, 2004, 2005 | Same as Australia |
| Ireland | 2003 | 2005, 2006 | 1000 adult smokers surveyed via RDD telephone interview in 2003, 2005 (with replenishment) and 2006 to access the response to the Ireland smoke-free law |
| Malaysia | 2005 | 2006 | 2000 adult smokers, 1500 adult non-smokers, 1000 teenagers (aged 13 to 17 years) surveyed face-to-face via household canvass in 2005, with yearly replenishments in 2006 and 2007 |
| Thailand | 2005 | 2006 | Same as Malaysia, but with no adult non-smokers recruited |
| South Korea | 2005 | Undetermined | 1000 adult smokers surveyed via RDD telephone interview in 2005 with plans for repeat surveys pending available resources |
| China | 2006 | Undetermined | 800 adult smokers and 200 non-smokers surveyed face-to face via household canvass in 2006 in each of 7 cities with plans for repeat surveys pending available resources |