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Smoking in Saudi Arabia.

Medhat M Bassiony¹

¹Department of Neuroscience, J-76, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah 21499, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. mbassiony@hotmail.com

Saudi Medical Journal

|July 21, 2009

Summary

Smoking is prevalent across all age groups in Saudi Arabia, with significantly higher rates in males compared to females. Further research into smoking prevention and treatment is essential.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Tobacco Control

Background:

Tobacco smoking presents a significant public health challenge in Saudi Arabia.
Understanding the epidemiology of smoking is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing literature on tobacco smoking in Saudi Arabia.
To analyze the prevalence, consumption, trade, control, prevention, and treatment of smoking.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of studies on tobacco smoking in Saudi Arabia.
Analysis of prevalence data across various demographic groups (age, gender).

Main Results:

Current smoking prevalence varies widely (2.4-52.3%), with a median of 17.5% in the general population.

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Prevalence is substantial among students (12-37%) and adults (11.6-52.3%), and elderly (25%).

Smoking rates are considerably higher in males (13-38%) than in females (1-16%) across all age groups.

Conclusions:

Tobacco smoking is a widespread issue affecting diverse Saudi populations.
Gender disparity in smoking prevalence is a critical observation.
There is a pressing need for enhanced research on smoking prevention and treatment strategies.