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Estimates of global and regional smoking prevalence in 1995, by age and sex

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  • Jha, P.
  • Ranson, M.K.
  • Nguyen, S.N.
  • Yach, D.

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Objectives. We calculated regional and sex- and age-specific smoking prevalence estimates worldwide in 1995. Methods. Sex-specific smoking prevalence data from studies in 139 countries and age distribution data from 7 studies were analyzed. Results. Globally, 29% of persons aged 15 years or older were regular smokers in 1995. Four fifths of the world's 1.1 billion smokers lived in low- or middle-income countries. East Asian countries accounted for a disproportionately high percentage (38%) of the world's smokers. Males accounted for four fifths of all smokers, and prevalence among males and females was highest among those aged 30 to 49 years (34%). Conclusions. Future decades will see dramatic increases in tobacco-attributable deaths in low- and middle-income regions. Although much of this excess mortality can be prevented if smokers stop smoking, quitting remains rare in low- and middle-income countries.

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  • Jha, P. & Ranson, M.K. & Nguyen, S.N. & Yach, D., 2002. "Estimates of global and regional smoking prevalence in 1995, by age and sex," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(6), pages 1002-1006.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:6:1002-1006_5
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