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Prevalence and demographic factors of smoking in Morocco

verfasst von: Chakib Nejjari, Mohamed Chakib Benjelloun, Mohamed Berraho, Karima El Rhazi, Nabil Tachfouti, Samira Elfakir, Zineb Serhier, Karen Slama

Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health | Ausgabe 6/2009

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Abstract

Objectives

To study the prevalence and determinants of cigarette smoking in Morocco.

Methods

A sample of 9,195 individuals aged 15–90 years, were randomly selected, using a stratified cluster sampling technique. A cross-sectional, household, community-based survey was conducted using a tested questionnaire. The interview covered personal, social and educational characteristics of the respondents and their smoking status. The association between current smoking and sociodemographic variables was estimated.

Results

The overall prevalence of current smoking was 31.5% for males and 3.1% for females. In men, smoking was associated with lower educational level. In women, it was associated with higher educational level and social class.

Conclusion

Cigarette smoking remains an important public health problem in Morocco. A comprehensive strategy for tobacco control is needed.

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Titel: Prevalence and demographic factors of smoking in Morocco
verfasst von: Chakib Nejjari
Mohamed Chakib Benjelloun
Mohamed Berraho
Karima El Rhazi
Nabil Tachfouti
Samira Elfakir
Zineb Serhier
Karen Slama
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2009
Verlag: SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health / Ausgabe 6/2009
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Elektronische ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-009-0082-2

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