Presented line graph displays the numbers of per 1000 women and mans who were addicted to smoking in Canada between 1950 and 2000.
Overall, the number of male smokers significantly declined during this period, whereas the number of female smokers increased initially but later stabilized and slightly decreased. Despite these trends, male smokers consistently outnumbered females.
In 1950 the prevalence of smoking among men was at its highest, with approximately 500 smokers per 10000 people. This figure gradually declined throughout the years dropping to 4000 in 1970 and continued to fall steadily to roughly 300 smokers per 1000 by the 2000. The downward trend was consistent and steep.
In contrast the rate of smoking among women began much lower at around 20 per 1000 in 1950. However, this figure climbed sharply over the following decades, peaking at nearly 210 in 1990. From that point onward, the number of female smokers almost plateaued showing a slight decline towards the end of the period.
To summarize while smoking among men sharply decreased over the 50 years, women experienced a contrasting initial rise before we can say reaching a plateau, reflecting shifting societal attitudes towards smoking in Canada during this time.