The graph illustrates the rates of smoking in Someland among males and females from 1960 to 2000, measured per 1,000 people. Overall, the figure for smoking men decreased over the period, while the reverse was true for their women counterparts. It is also clear that men consistently had higher smoking rates than women each year, despite the overall decrease.
In 1960, the smoking rate among males in Someland was at its highest, with around 600 men recorded as smokers. This rate steadily declined over the following decades, dropping to approximately 500 by 1975, then continuing downward to 400 in the 1985. By the year 2000, the rate had fallen significantly, reaching around 250.
In contrast, the smoking rate among women in Someland began at a much lower level, with approximately 100 women smokers. This figure gradually rose over the years, reaching around 200 by 1975 and climbing further to 300 by 1985. Following this peak, the rate showed a slight decline, falling to about 220 in 1995. By the end of the period in 2000, the rate for women had dropped slightly to just under 200.