Smoking cessation in Brazil: a survival analysis based on consumers' profile
Camila de Moura Vogt1, Adelar Fochezatto2, Augusto Mussi Alvim2
1Faculdade de Economia, Universidade Federal do Pará. R. Augusto Corrêa 111, Guamá, 66073-040. Belém PA Brasil. camilavogt@ufpa.br.
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|August 11, 2021
Summary
Older, single men with low income and education, who do not exercise, are less likely to quit smoking. Public health policies should target these groups to reduce long-term cigarette consumption in Brazil.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Cigarette consumption remains a global public health issue.
- Research on smoking cessation in Brazil is primarily based on experimental studies.
- There is a need to understand population-level factors influencing smoking cessation in Brazil.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate characteristics affecting smoking cessation hazard using population data in Brazil.
- To identify specific demographic and lifestyle factors associated with lower smoking cessation rates.
- To inform targeted public health interventions for tobacco control.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2013 National Health Survey (PNS).
- Employed survival methodology to analyze population data.
- Examined consumer profiles to determine factors influencing cessation hazard.
Main Results:
- Older age, being single, male gender, low income, and fewer years of education were associated with lower smoking cessation hazard.
- Lack of physical exercise was also identified as a factor reducing the likelihood of quitting.
- Findings align with previous experimental studies on smokers and ex-smokers in Brazil.
Conclusions:
- Specific demographic and socioeconomic groups in Brazil face greater challenges in smoking cessation.
- Targeted interventions focusing on these vulnerable populations are crucial for effective tobacco control.
- Addressing these factors can lead to reduced public health spending associated with smoking-related illnesses.
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