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Title: Impact of global smoking prevalence on mortality: a study across income groups
Authors: De Silva, R
Silva, D
Piumika, L
Abeysekera, I
Jayathilaka, R
Rajamanthri, L
Wickramaarachchi, C
Keywords: Mortality
Cardiovascular deaths
Lung cancer deaths
Respiratory deaths
Stroke deaths
Smoking prevalence
Smoking
Global smoking
Health
Issue Date: 4-Jul-2024
Publisher: BMC Public Health volume
Citation: De Silva, R., Silva, D., Piumika, L. et al. Impact of global smoking prevalence on mortality: a study across income groups. BMC Public Health 24, 1786 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19336-6
Series/Report no.: BMC Public Health;24, 1786 (2024).
Abstract: Background Smoking significantly contributes to the mortality rates worldwide, particularly in non-communicable and preventable diseases such as cardiovascular ailments, respiratory conditions, stroke, and lung cancer. This study aims to analyse the impact of smoking on global deaths, and its association with mortality across the main income groups. Methods The comprehensive analysis spans 199 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019. The study categorises countries into four income groups: high income, upper middle income, lower middle income, and low income. Results The findings underscore the profound impact of global tobacco smoking on mortality. Notably, cardiovascular disease mortality is notably affected in both upper-middle-income and high-income groups. Chronic respiratory disease mortality rates show a significant impact across all income groups. Moreover, stroke-related mortality is observed in the lower-middle, upper-middle, and high-income groups. These results highlight the pervasive influence of smoking prevalence on global mortality, affecting individuals across various socioeconomic levels. Conclusion The study underscores the critical implications of smoking on mortality rates, particularly in high-income countries. It emphasises the urgency of targeted interventions in these regions to address the specific challenges posed by tobacco smoking on public health. Policy recommendations include implementing prohibitive measures extending to indoor public areas such as workplaces and public transportation services. Furthermore, allocating funds for research on tobacco and health, is imperative to ensure policymakers are consistently informed about emerging facts and trends in this complex domain.
URI: https://rda.sliit.lk/handle/123456789/3734
ISSN: 1471-2458
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