aotearoa data explorer cigarette smoking behaviour Smoking prevalence and trends: important findings from the 2023-24 New Zealand Health Survey aotearoa data explorer cigarette smoking

Overall, total cigarette smoking prevalence declined between 1996 and 2012 with a median decline across counties of 0.9% per year for males and 0.6% per year for females, and rates of decline for males and females in some counties exceeded 3% per year

Men were more likely to use e-cigs than women

In terms of efficacy, numerous studies have found varenicline (sold under the brand name Chantix), one of two FDA-approved smoking cessation medications, to be the most effective treatment

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Quitting smoking can lead to temporary weight gain

However, keep in mind that the healthiest option is to reduce or quit smoking altogether for improved overall well-being