[Trends in tobacco consumption in Tunisia]
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in Fr
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ABSTRACT
Because tobacco-related diseases are a growing health problem, we assessed tobacco smoking in Tunisia since 1970 using different sources. The average consumption of tobacco calculated over the period of 10 years [1981-90] was 1493 g per person and per year; equivalent of 75 packets of cigarettes. Cigarettes are the most popular form of tobacco smoking. Cigarette smoking increased from 1981 to 1993 but since has decreased slightly. According to a national study of respiratory diseases conducted in 1996, the current prevalence of tobacco smoking is 30.4% for both sexes around 52% for males and 6% for females. Average consumption is 17.7 cigarettes/day, irrespective of sex. For young people, the prevalence is 29.21% 50% for males and 3.9% for females. Young people who attend school smoke less than those who do not [18.1% versus 38.4%]. Most started smoking between 14 years and 18 year
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04-international_org
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WHOLIS
Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Diseases
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Nicotiana
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Smoking
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Residence Characteristics
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Population Surveillance
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Health Surveys
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Sex Distribution
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Age Distribution
Language:
Fr
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2000