Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Canada Data Analysis

Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Canada Data Analysis Research Paper

The statistics below are from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. In 1965 when data was first collected, more than 50% of the population smoked. The highest percentage of smokers continues to be the young adult group from ages 20 to 24.

Teens and Smoking

15–19 Years Old 1981 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Males 46% 16% 15% 17% 15% 13% 13% 12% Females 42% 14% 15% 13% 11% 11% 11% 9% Both 44% 15% 15% 15% 13% 12% 12% 11%

 In 1995, teens smoked an average of 13 cigarettes per day. In 2012, that number was 11. It is estimated that as few as three or four cigarettes a day will result in addiction to nicotine. Canadian teens smoke about one million cigarettes per day.

 Young Adults and Smoking

 20–24 Years Old 1981 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Males 47% 30% 28% 33% 26% 24% 26% 23%

20–24 Years Old 1981 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Females 50% 24% 23% 22% 20% 20% 17% 17% Both 48% 27% 26% 27% 23% 22% 21% 20%

Task

Answer the following questions based on the two sets of data provided and some of your own additional research and ideas.

1. What is the general trend for numbers of smokers in both age groups?

2. Are there any anomalies (unusual pieces of data)? Identify an anomalies, and suggest an explanation.

3. What do you predict the future trends for this data will be? Why?

4. What trend do you observe when comparing different genders? Why might this difference exist?

5. Why does the 20 to 24 year old age group have the highest percentage of smokers?

 6. Were you surprised by any of the data? Why or why not?