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Mortality attributed to tobacco consumption in Brazil, 2016
Alexandra Giraldo-Osorio1,2,3, Rafael da Silveira Moreira4, Paulino Alburquerque Neto4
1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela - Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, España.
Revista Brasileira De Epidemiologia = Brazilian Journal of Epidemiology
|December 17, 2020
Summary
In 2016, tobacco attributable mortality (AM) accounted for 14% of deaths in Brazilians aged 35 and older. These updated estimates are crucial for refining smoking control strategies and policies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Tobacco consumption remains a significant public health concern globally and in Brazil.
- Understanding the burden of tobacco attributable mortality (AM) is essential for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated estimation of tobacco attributable mortality (AM) in the Brazilian population aged 35 years and older for the year 2016.
Main Methods:
- A prevalence-dependent analysis using the population attributed fraction was employed.
- Data sources included Brazilian mortality data (2016), smoking prevalence (2013), and relative risk from North American cohorts.
- AM was analyzed by gender, age groups (35-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+), and cause of death (malignant tumors, cardiometabolic diseases, respiratory diseases).
Main Results:
- In 2016, tobacco consumption led to 163,831 deaths in Brazil, with 67% in men.
- Over 40% of AM was linked to cardiometabolic diseases, followed by respiratory diseases (34%) and malignant tumors (24%).
- Approximately 40% of tobacco-related deaths occurred before age 65.
Conclusions:
- In 2016, 14% of deaths in Brazilians aged 35 and older were attributed to tobacco use.
- Regular estimation of tobacco AM is vital for evaluating and enhancing smoking control strategies and policies.
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