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In England in 2024, 15 percent of men and 13 percent of women aged between 55 and 64 years were current smokers, this is the highest share of male and female smokers across the age groups. Across all age groups men either had a higher or equal share of smokers compared to females. 

Situation north of the border

In Scotland, the highest share of regular smokers is found in the age groups between 35 to 54 years at 15 percent, as well as those aged 16 to 24 years. In 2023, 16 percent of men and 13 percent of women overall in Scotland were current smokers.

Dangers of smoking 

Over 2.5 million admissions to NHS hospitals in England in the financial year 2022/23 were caused by smoking. The number of admissions as a result of smoking has been creeping upwards annually. Consequently, the number of admissions due to cancers caused by smoking in England has also increased, reaching over  870 thousand in 2022/23.