ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Prevalence and Predictors of Smoking among Gambian Men: A Cross-Sectional National WHO STEP Survey.
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- Epidemiology and prevalence of tobacco use in Tehran; a report from the recruitment phase of Tehran cohort study.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Factors associated with successful purchase of cigarettes among students aged 11-17 years who made a purchase attempt in The Gambia: Evidence from the 2017 Global Youth Tobacco Survey.Tobacco induced diseases · 2023Article
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- Prevalence of and factors associated with tobacco smoking in the Gambia: a national cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Prevalence, Circumstances, and Risk Factors of Falls Among Community Dwelling Members of University of the Third Age.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- The silent epidemic of obesity in The Gambia: evidence from a nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional health examination survey.BMJ open · 2020Article
- Spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Tissue Biopsies at the Foremost Tertiary Institution in The Gambia: A Retrospective Review.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundTobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the world, with a higher burden in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to quantify the prevalence and predictors of smoking among Gambian men using nationally representative data.
methodsData was collected in 2010 from a random, nationally representative sample of 4111 adults aged 25-64 years (78% response rate) using the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise cross-sectional survey methods. Our analyses focused on men with valid information on smoking status (
resultsThe prevalence of current smoking among men was 31.4% (95% CI: 27.2-35.9). The median age of starting smoking was 19 years; 25% started before the age of 18 years and 10% started aged 8-10 years. Rural residence, underweight, and hypertension were significantly associated with smoking.
conclusionThe study reveals a high prevalence of smoking among Gambian men. It is evident that cigarettes are obtained by minors in The Gambia, as a high proportion of current smokers started at a young age. Advice and support to quit smoking should be extended to all smokers regardless of their age and whether or not they have any underlying health conditions.
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