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[Smoking behavior in France: recent developments].

Gilles Brucker1, Loïc Josseran

  • 1Institut de veille sanitaire, 94215 Saint-Maurice Cedex. g.brucker@invs.sante.fr

La Revue Du Praticien
|January 20, 2005
PubMed
Summary

France's "cancer fight plan" significantly reduced smoking prevalence, especially among youth, through increased tobacco prices. Continued prevention efforts are crucial for maintaining these gains.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Tobacco Control Policy

Background:

  • The French national "cancer fight plan" initiated comprehensive tobacco control measures.
  • Previous trends showed increasing smoking prevalence, particularly among young people.
  • There was a recognized need for effective strategies to curb smoking rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the French "cancer fight plan" on smoking prevalence.
  • To assess the effectiveness of specific measures, notably tobacco price increases.
  • To analyze changes in smoking rates across different demographic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national adult and youth smoking prevalence data before and after plan implementation.
  • Epidemiological assessment of trends in tobacco use.
  • Review of health professional observations regarding smoking cessation.

Main Results:

  • Overall adult smoking prevalence decreased from 35.2% to 30.4% within two years.
  • Youth smoking prevalence saw a significant drop from 44.5% to 36.4% between 1999 and 2003.
  • The dramatic increase in tobacco prices was identified as a highly effective measure.

Conclusions:

  • The French "cancer fight plan," particularly tobacco price hikes, has demonstrably reduced smoking prevalence.
  • These positive trends, especially in youth, are encouraging but fragile.
  • Sustained and multifaceted prevention strategies remain essential for long-term success.

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