RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Trends and patterns of tobacco use: A population-based cross-sectional study in Portugal (preliminary data)
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP P1030
VO 42
IS Suppl 57
A1 Sofia Ravara
A1 Fatima Bragança
A1 Pedro Aguiar
A1 Jose Manuel Calheiros
YR 2013
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/42/Suppl_57/P1030.abstract
AB Introduction We aimed to access trends of tobacco use and associated factors among the Portuguese population. Methods: In June-July 2012, a computer-assisted telephone interview population-based survey was carried out (national random-sample stratified by region/ age/sex). Results Participants: 1002 (96% participation rate); 48% were male; mean age was 46.4±17.9 years. Smoking prevalence was 27% (95%CI: 23.01-30.98) in males; 17.7% (95%CI: 14.43-20.96) in females, p<0.001. When compared with 2005/2006 year data, female smoking increased in all group ages and peaked on the higher education groups (HEGs), p<0.001, equalizing male consumption; and in the higher socioeconomic status groups (HSESGs), p<0.001, in contrast to males. Of the smokers, 69.4% smoked daily 15 ±11.0 cigarettes. Current male smokers reported smoking fewer cigarettes per day, compared with 2005/2006 year data, in contrast with females, which smoked about the same. Of the daily smokers, 80% smoked cigarette boxes, 26% roll-your-own (RYO), 1.3% cigars, 1.3% cigarillos and 0.6% pipe. Occasional smoking was more frequent in HEGs, (p=0.014); and in HSESGs, (p=0.06). Current smokers reported more RYO use than ex-smokers (26% vs 6%; p<0.001). RYO use was independent of age, gender, region and education; HSESGs reported less use of RYO (p=0.06). Conclusions: the findings suggest an emergent trend: female smoking, RYO tobacco, and occasional use. Comprehensive tobacco control policies should be implemented, focusing in price policy and gender. In addition, occasional smoking should be clearly addressed by health professionals and targeted health messages.