2008-12-31-世界卫生组织-2009_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Egypt_1页_30kb

Egypt 2009 Global Youth Tobacco Survey Summary

The Egypt GYTS conducted in 2009 was a school-based survey involving students aged 13-15 years, focusing on tobacco use prevalence and determining factors. Key findings include:

• Approximately 17.8% of participants had ever smoked cigarettes, with a higher rate among boys (29.1%) compared to girls (7.0%). Current cigarette smoking affects 8.9% of students, and tobacco use overall is 12.0%.
• Factors influencing use include easy access (25.4% bought cigarettes), low refusal rate due to age (88.7%), and high exposure to secondhand smoke (47.6% live with smokers at home).
• Attitudes indicate strong support for smoking bans in public places (77.9% view SHS as harmful, and 85.5% support bans). Most students (67.4%) want to stop smoking, and cessation efforts are common.
• Media influence is significant, with high exposure to pro-tobacco ads (55.4% in newspapers/magazines) but also anti-smoking messages (78.8% seen in the past 30 days).
• School-based education on smoking dangers was reported by 61.4% of students, highlighting a role in tobacco control programs.
• Age and gender disparities are evident, with boys being more susceptible to tobacco use and associated risks.