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[The battle against smoking in different population groups]
Voenno-Meditsinskii Zhurnal
|March 1, 1994
Summary
Anti-smoking measures in the former USSR included enhanced propaganda and modern educational methods. A Moscow survey revealed smoking prevalence: 22.7% of male and 12.0% of female students, and 64.5% of men and 21.6% of women are smokers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- History of Medicine
Background:
- The former USSR implemented various anti-smoking measures.
- Antitobacco propaganda saw an upgrade in many cities, utilizing diverse methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of smoking within the population of Moscow.
- To provide data for evaluating the effectiveness of state-sponsored smoking prevention programs.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 5087 Moscow citizens was conducted.
- Data collection included information on smoking habits across different demographics.
Main Results:
- Smoking prevalence among male 9th-10th graders was 22.7%, and 12.0% among female students.
- Adult smoking rates were 64.5% for men and 21.6% for women.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a demographic snapshot of smoking in Moscow.
- Findings can inform the assessment of public health interventions against smoking.