The two line graphs compare the percentage of people who smoked in the USA, Japan and Holland, as well as their alcohol consumption per person, between 1960 and 2000.
Overall, the proportion of smokers declined considerably in all three countries over the period, although the figures for Japan and Holland fluctuated slightly. By contrast, alcohol consumption showed different trends, with Turkey and Holland experiencing an overall increase before declining towards the end of the period, while consumption in the USA fell after reaching a peak.
Regarding smoking, the USA recorded the highest proportion in 1960, at approximately 50%, followed by Japan at around 45% and Holland at about 40%. The American figure remained almost unchanged until 1970, after which it decreased steadily, reaching roughly 20% in 2000. Japan followed a somewhat different pattern: its rate rose slightly to just under 50% in 1970 before falling gradually to around 30% by the end of the period. Holland’s figure fluctuated during the first few decades, reaching approximately 45% in 1980, but subsequently declined to about 35% in 2000.
Turning to alcohol consumption, the USA started at about 8 litres per person in 1960 and rose gradually to approximately 10 litres in 1980. It then declined steadily, finishing at around 7 litres in 2000. Turkey experienced a sharp increase from roughly 8 litres in 1960 to a peak of about 12 litres in 1980, before falling to around 10 litres by 2000. Holland showed the most dramatic rise initially, increasing from approximately 4 litres in 1960 to around 11 litres in 1980. Thereafter, its consumption fell gradually to roughly 9 litres per person in 2000.