Evaluation on an intervention program related to adult tobacco use in Zhejiang province from 2010 to 2013 / 中华流行病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the effect of adult tobacco use after the implementation of an intervention program,in Zhejiang province from 2010 to 2013.Methods A total of 2 000 residents aged 15-69 years from 15 counties were selected,using a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling method and a face to face interview on questionnaire,in 2010 and 2013.Intervention program was then implemented.Results The current smoking prevalence rates were 25.77％ and 25.64％ respectively in the above-said two years.Comparing data gathered from the 15-69 year olds in Zhejiang province in 2010 and 2013,no statistically significant differences were found in male population,in the 45-64 age group,in the rural population,and in the junior middle school students,regarding the current smoking prevalence rates.42.11％ and 40.56％ of the current daily smokers started daily smoking within 30 minutes after waking up in the morning,in 2010 and 2013,and the difference was not significant.Conclusion Prevalence of smoking in males in Zhejiang remained high,suggesting that publicity and education intervention methods of tobacco control should be effectively improved.