Premature mortality attributable to tobacco smoking among Tunisian adults in 2016

ConclusionsNearly a quarter of premature deaths in Tunisia in 2016 were attributable to tobacco smoking. This underscores the need to enhance the MPOWER measures application mainly through the promotion of anti-tobacco awareness campaigns and the reimbursement of smoking cessation treatments.Key messagesTobacco smoking were responsible for a significant percentage of premature deaths mainly among Tunisian men in 2016.Our results highlight the urge to enhance the MPOWER measures application in Tunisia.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research