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Julia Rey-Brandariz1, Mónica Pérez-Ríos, María Isolina Santiago-Pérez
1Área de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela.. juliarey.brandariz@usc.es.
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|June 25, 2021
Summary
This study reviewed Spain
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Smoking-attributable mortality (SAM) is a key indicator for tracking the tobacco epidemic.
- Estimating SAM in Spain is crucial for public health policy and tobacco control efforts.
Approach:
- A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and EMBASE up to April 15th, 2021.
- Included studies estimated SAM in Spain or its regions, identifying 22 eligible publications.
- Data extraction focused on methodology, population, and geographical scope of SAM estimates.
Key Points:
- The earliest SAM estimate in Spain was from 1978, with the latest in 2017.
- Estimates varied in geographical coverage (national, regional, provincial, city) and age groups (adults over 34).
- Observed mortality data came from official records, and relative risks primarily from Cancer Prevention Study II.
Conclusions:
- A decrease in the burden of smoking-attributable mortality was observed over the analyzed period.
- Existing SAM estimates in Spain lack regular periodicity and consistent regional data, hindering accurate monitoring.
- Periodic, standardized national and regional SAM estimates are essential for effective tobacco epidemic surveillance in Spain.
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