Author Description
This book is a compilation of statistics about smoking in the United Kingdom. It aims to provide a comprehensive study by amalgamating published and unpublished data from several sources, including the General Household Study carried out every two years, and the annual survey carried out on behalf of the tobacco industry. Data on tobacco sales were first available at the end of the last century, and estimates of the consumption of tobacco by men and women have been made since 1905. These data are now classified according to age, social class, and type of cigarette smoked. This book also includes data on smoking habits of British children assessed from various surveys. There is a new chapter on the effects of smoking on pregnant women.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical and contemporary patterns of tobacco consumption within the United Kingdom to provide a definitive statistical baseline for public health analysis. The authors, Ans Nicolaides-Bouman and Nicholas J. Wald, synthesize disparate datasets to construct a longitudinal view of smoking habits across various demographics. By integrating both government-sanctioned household studies and industry-reported figures, the text establishes a rigorous framework for evaluating the prevalence and shifting trends of tobacco use over the 20th century.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Longitudinal data on tobacco consumption from 1905 to the late 20th century.
- Demographic breakdowns categorized by age, social class, and cigarette type.
- Specific analysis regarding smoking habits among British children and pregnant women.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide qualitative sociological analysis or medical case studies beyond the statistical findings.
- The scope is strictly limited to the United Kingdom and does not offer international comparative data.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Researchers and public health officials frequently cite this work as a foundational statistical resource for understanding the historical trajectory of smoking in Britain. Experts note that the density of the data makes it a primary reference for those studying the evolution of tobacco policy and public health trends.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
1991-10-03
ISBN-10:
0192616803
ISBN-13:
9780192616807
Statistics
Sociology
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Public Health
Smoking