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Are younger or older Australian secondary school students more likely to have smoked tobacco?

In 2022/23, older secondary students (16-17 years) were significantly more likely than younger students (12-15 years) to report having smoked a tobacco cigarette in their lifetime, the past year, past month, and past week.

Source: Cancer Council Victoria (2023). ASSAD 2022–2023: Australian secondary school students’ use of tobacco and e-cigarettes.

Please note: This FAQ uses data from the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug Survey, in which differences were considered significant at p<0.01.