Smoking trends in Great Britain since 2000

Smoking trends in Great Britain since 2000 Smoking rates among adults 2000-2012 2006 - 2007 Public smoking banned in Great Britain' 2007 20124 Age of sale rose from 16 to 18 in the UK? Tobacco displays banned in big stores in Wales Percent (%) 30 2008 Printed warnings introduced on back of all tobacco packaging 25 20 15 10 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 ® Recession "Ban came into effect 26 March 2006 in Scotland, 2 April 2007 in Wales, 30 April in Northern Ireland and 1 July 2007 in England. (Health Act 2006 in England and Wales, Smoking Order 2006 in Northern Ireland and Smoking, Health and Social Care Act 2005 in Scotland) 21 October 2007 in England, Scotland and Wales. (Tobacco Control Policy in England and Wales, Smoking, Health and Social Care Act 2005 in Scotland) 3Came into effect 1 October 2008 (EU Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC) 4Came into effect 3 December 2012 (Health Act 20009: Tobacco Display Ban) www.ons.gov.uk Office for National Statistics