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Smoking in Canada continues to decline. More specifically, in 2001 only 22% of Canadians aged 15 and older were current (daily or occasional) smokers, as compared with 35% in 1985.
Although smoking prevalence among young adults aged 20-24 also decreased, it was still the highest of any age group in 2001, at 32%. Between 1985 and 2001, the greatest decline in this age group occurred among young women, dropping from 45% in 1985 to 29% in 2001.
Reference (CTUMS Survey, 2001).
When young women who smoke start to think about having children, they also need to think about quitting smoking. The best time to quit is when a woman is planning to get pregnant in the near future, or after she finds out that she is already pregnant. This will be better for her own health and for that of her baby.
Pregnancy is a great time to quit smoking and stay quit after the baby is born.
If you have more questions, you may be interested in reviewing Common Questions, or you may be interested in learning How to Talk to Your Doctor.
Copyright 2003 by The American Lung Association. Used by permission.