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  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

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  • Tobacco smoking is a leading risk factor for chronic diseases, incurring significant economic and social costs.
  • Understanding smoking prevalence and its determinants is vital for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prevalence of tobacco smoking among economically active individuals.
  • To assess the association between socioeconomic factors and smoking in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS).
  • Analyzed data from 2254 economically active men and 1666 women.

Main Results:

  • Regular smoking rates were 37.3% for men and 28.2% for women.
  • Daily smoking strongly correlated with lower education levels and lack of workplace smoking bans.
  • Awareness of smoking's health effects and age were also significant factors, especially in women.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive interventions are necessary to curb smoking among economically active populations.
  • Addressing socioeconomic disparities and improving workplace policies can aid smoking cessation efforts.