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[Smoking in European physicians].

R Masironi1

  • 1Organisation mondiale de la santé, Département tabac ou santé, Genève.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|April 30, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Smoking rates among European doctors have significantly decreased, especially in the UK and Scandinavia, where physician smoking is now 13-15%. However, Southern European countries like Italy, Greece, and Spain still report high smoking prevalence at around 40%.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Sociology

Context:

  • Systematic surveys on physician smoking prevalence in Europe are limited, with long-term data available primarily from the UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
  • Historical data from the 1950s indicated high smoking rates among doctors, reaching 60-70% in some European nations.

Purpose:

  • To analyze and report on the current prevalence of smoking among physicians across various European countries.
  • To identify trends and geographical variations in smoking habits within the medical profession in Europe.

Summary:

  • Significant reductions in smoking among doctors have been observed in the UK and Scandinavian countries, with current rates around 13-15%.
  • Conversely, countries such as Italy, Greece, and Spain exhibit higher smoking prevalence among physicians, approximately 40%.

Impact:

  • Highlights successful tobacco control interventions in some European nations, particularly in Scandinavia and the UK.
  • Identifies regions with persistent high smoking rates among doctors, suggesting a need for targeted public health strategies.
  • Provides valuable data for understanding the evolving relationship between medical professionals and smoking, informing future health policies.

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