Smoking survey, Australia, 1983

This survey was conducted in order to determine smoking behaviour and related beliefs and intentions within the Australian adult population. Topics covered were smoking category (regular smokers, ex- smokers, never smoked regularly); daily quantity and type of tobacco smoked; regular brand of cigarettes (including type and pack size); when smoking began; ability to give up and advantages of giving up; disadvantages of giving up smoking; attitudes of friends, relatives, workmates and doctor; perceived chance of fatal illness from smoking; chances of other illnesses from smoking; health problems helped by smoking; attitude to cigarette company advertising and sponsorship. Background variables included geographical location, sex, age, birthplace, marital status, level of education, employment status, income level, occupation, number of children, and religion. This survey was undertaken in conjunction with an omnibus survey conducted by the market research company concerned. Questions regarding smoking habits and attitudes were embedded among others not available for analysis. Question numbers are related to their corresponding variable names in the Data List.