Prevalence of tobacco smoking in Vietnam: findings from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2015

Hoang Minh (), Kim Bao Giang, Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Phan Thi Hai, Doan Thi Thu Huyen, Luong Ngoc Khue, Nguyen Tuan Lam, Pham Thi Quynh Nga, Nguyen The Quan and Nguyen Thi Xuyen
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Hoang Minh: Hanoi University of Public Health
Kim Bao Giang: Hanoi Medical University
Nguyen Bao Ngoc: Hanoi University of Public Health
Phan Thi Hai: Vietnam Steering Committee on Smoking and Health (VINACOSH)
Doan Thi Thu Huyen: Vietnam Steering Committee on Smoking and Health (VINACOSH)
Luong Ngoc Khue: Vietnam Steering Committee on Smoking and Health (VINACOSH)
Nguyen Tuan Lam: World Health Organization Office in Viet Nam
Pham Thi Quynh Nga: World Health Organization Office in Viet Nam
Nguyen The Quan: General Statistics Office
Nguyen Thi Xuyen: Vietnam Steering Committee on Smoking and Health (VINACOSH)

International Journal of Public Health, 2017, vol. 62, issue 1, No 15, 129 pages

Abstract: Abstract Objectives We report the prevalence of tobacco smoking among adult populations in Vietnam, 2015. Methods The Vietnam GATS 2015 was a nationally representative survey. 9513 households were selected using two-stage random systematic sampling method. Handheld computers were used for capturing data. Data collection was carried-out by National Statistics Office of Vietnam in 2015. Weight was used in all estimates. Results The Vietnam GATS 2015 found that the prevalence of smoking in Vietnam was 22.5% overall, 45.3% among men, and 1.1% among women. The overall 2015–2010 reduction in prevalence of any tobacco product was 5.3%. However, the reduction was not statistically significant. The significant reduction in prevalence of tobacco smoking was found for any type of cigarette (−8.4%), and especially for hand-rolled cigarettes (−38.3%). The use of cigarettes significantly decreased in urban areas (−14.7%). Conclusion The reduction in the prevalence of tobacco smoking in Vietnam during the last 5 years (2010–2015) has not been as high as expected, especially in rural areas. Further efforts are needed to continue to reduce the harms caused by tobacco smoking.

Keywords: Tobacco use; Adult; Vietnam; GATS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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