The person in charge of the "2025 Smoke-Free Action" welcomed the latest annual ASH survey, which showed that only 1.1% of teenagers aged 14 and 15 smoke every day.
A survey has found that the increase in e-cigarette usage seems to be leveling off for most demographic groups, with an overall smoking rate of only 8%, the lowest in history.
Professor Robert Beaglehole stated that the current rate of decline suggests that the 5% smoke-free target for 2025 is achievable.
Our young people not smoking now is one of the best news reports this year, with smoking rates reaching a historic low. The smoking rate among Maori and Pakistani people is also decreasing, which is truly good news," he stated.
Professor Beaglehole expressed concern about the number of young Māori women using e-cigarettes and hopes to see more plans in place to encourage them to quit smoking.
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