In 2016, 19% of pupils reported they had tried smoking at least once, similar to 2014. There has previously been a steady decline since 1996.
6% of pupils were current smokers, and 3% were regular smokers.
The proportion of regular smokers increased with age; from less than 1% of 11 and 12 year olds, to 7% of 15 year olds.
62% of pupils reported being exposed to second hand smoke in the home or in a car .
upils who smoke regularly tend to see themselves as dependent on the habit.
60% of regular smokers reported that they would find it very or fairly difficult to not smoke for a week, while 74% reported that they would find it very or fairly difficult to give up smoking altogether.
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