Table 2

Changes in trend of female smoking prevalence before and after market liberalisation

Age group (years) 1965 to 1985 slope (95% CI) 1985 to 1995 slope (95% CI)
20–292.64 (2.33 to 2.95)3.35 (3.09 to 3.61)
30–390.26 (0.15 to 0.37)2.55 (2.29 to 2.81)
40–49−1.33 (−1.54 to −1.12)0.45 (0.25 to 0.65)
50–59−3.13 (−3.74 to −2.52)0 (−0.23 to 0.23)
60+−2.66 (−2.80 to −2.52)−2.25 (−2.68 to −1.82)