Table 3 Percent distribution and corresponding 95% CIs of the Italian population according to the effects of tobacco regulation on smoking habit among current and ex-smokers. Italy, 2007–8
Year2007 (%) (95% CI)2008 (%) (95% CI)
Ex-smokers (> 3 years) (no.)10198
Tobacco regulation influence on smoking cessation
    Moderately/strongly influenced26.4 (17.8 to 35.0)32.6 (23.3 to 41.9)
    Slightly/not at all influenced73.7 (65.1 to 82.3)67.5 (58.2 to 76.8)
Current smokers (no.)718668
Tobacco regulation effects on smoking habit
    Smoking cessation0.9 (0.2 to 1.6)1.1 (0.3 to 1.9)
    Smoking cessation and relapse2.3 (1.2 to 3.4)2.8 (1.5 to 4.1)
    Reduction of smoking consumption7.1 (5.2 to 9.0)6.5 (4.6 to 8.4)
    Reduction of smoking consumption and relapse5.4 (3.7 to 7.1)4.6 (3.0 to 6.2)
    No effects82.8 (80.0 to 85.6)82.6 (79.7 to 85.5)
    Start subsequent1.4 (0.5 to 2.3)2.4 (1.2 to 3.6)