Using aggregated ethnicity categories masks inequalities in smoking prevalence in England

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how aggregated ethnicity categories obscure significant inequalities in smoking rates among different ethnic groups in England.
• Analysis of smoking prevalence data across different ethnic groups in England.
• Comparison of smoking rates when using aggregated versus disaggregated ethnicity categories.
• High smoking prevalence is identified in specific ethnic communities that are often masked by aggregation.
• Significant disparities in smoking rates were found among different ethnic groups that need attention.