In 2013, 23% of Pacific people aged over 15 smoked tobacco regularly – 8% above the national average. The proportion of smokers varied between different ethnic groups: the heaviest smokers were Tokelauans (32%) and the lightest Fijians (13%). Smoking increases the risk of cancer and heart disease. Groups such as Smokefree ran courses to help Pacific people to quit the habit.
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Source: Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census
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