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 female 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 peak, with approximately 600 men identified as smokers. This rate gradually declined over the following decades, dropping to around 500 by 1975 and continuing to decrease to 400 in 1985. By the year 2000, the rate had decreased significantly, reaching about 250.
In contrast, the smoking rate among women in Someland started at a considerably lower level, with around 100 women reported as smokers. This figure gradually increased over the years, reaching approximately 200 by 1975 and climbing further to 300 by 1985. After this peak, the rate saw 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