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[Tobacco smoking and mental health]
Graciela Rojas1, Jorge Gaete, Isabel González
1Departamento Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Facultad de Medicina, Campus Norte, Universidad de Chile, Avenida La Paz 1003, Santiago, Chile.
Background:
Smoking continues to be one of the most important health burdens worldwide.
Aim:
To describe smoking habits and associated risk factors in the population of Santiago, Chile.
Material And Methods:
A cross sectional study of a representative sample of the population, from 16 to 64 years old, residents of Santiago, Chile (total population: 3,237,286). A structured interview that included questions about use of tobacco, the CIS-R interviews, used for common mental disorders, were applied.
Results:
From the sample of 4,693 households, 3,870 people were interviewed (52.2% women, 47.8% men) and 10% refused. Forty percent of the population currently smoked (52.5% men, 47.8% women). "Being a current smoker" was associated with being younger than 55, male sex, and having a common mental disorder.
Discussion:
Smoking is highly prevalent in Chile, as compared with developed countries and with some developing countries. Gender differences in use of tobacco have decreased. A higher risk of smoking for people with mental disorders is confirmed.
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