Tobacco

The Tobacco section of the NADK provides general information about tobacco and smoking, as well as Australians’ tobacco-related attitudes and behaviours, and the consequences of use.

Information is presented in a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), which have been divided into sub-categories. The type of information contained within each sub-category is summarised below. 

• General Information

  This section provides general information about tobacco use and smoking in Australia. It explains what tobacco is, how it is used, and the health risks associated with use.

• Attitudes

  This section provides an overview of Australians’ opinions regarding tobacco use and smoking.

• Use

  This section provides information about the ways in which Australians use tobacco. It addresses how much and how often Australians use tobacco, the most common types used, and methods and locations of use.

• Health

  This section provides information about the harms associated with tobacco use and smoking, and the impact of tobacco use on mental and physical health.

• Legislation & Crime

  This section provides an overview of Australian legislation regarding tobacco use and smoking, as well as information about the use of illicit tobacco.

• Young People

  This section contains information about the smoking patterns of Australian secondary school students who are under 18 years of age.