[Trends in tobacco consumption in Tunisia]
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Francês
| WHO IRIS
| ID: who-118918
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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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Base de dados:
WHO IRIS
Assunto principal:
Doenças Respiratórias
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Nicotiana
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Fumar
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Características de Residência
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Vigilância da População
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Prevalência
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Fatores de Risco
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Inquéritos Epidemiológicos
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Distribuição por Sexo
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Distribuição por Idade
Idioma:
Francês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2000