Investigation of tobacco prevalence and secondhand smoke exposure among residents in Rizhao city
Objective To investigate the prevalence of tobacco among residents aged 15 and above in Rizhao City,to analyze the current situation and trend of e-cigarette and passive smoking of the residents and provide a reference for more effective tobacco control efforts.Methods From October to December 2022,a random sampling method was used to investigate the prevalence of tobacco consumption among residents aged 15 and above in Rizhao city.Results A total of 1045 valid questionnaires were collected.The current-smoking rate among residents aged 15 and above in Rizhao city was 25.84%.The daily-smoking rate was 19.33%,and the usage rate of electronic cigarettes was 12.82%.The univari-ate analysis showed that residents' smoking behavior was mainly related to gender,education and occupation(P<0.05).The passive smoking rate of non-smokers was 48.39%;the main passive smoking places were hotels and restaurants.Conclusion The smoking rate of male residents aged 15 and above of Rizhao is high.The use of e-cigarettes is preva-lent,and the passive smoking is serious.Active and effective tobacco control measures should be taken for key groups and key places.
Prevalence of tobaccoSmokingPassive smokingElectronic cigaretteStatus survey