2008-12-31-世界卫生组织-2009_GATS_Fact_sheet_Egypt_Men_and_tobacco_use_1页_2mb

Summary of Tobacco Use Among Egyptian Males

Key Findings

• Approximately 38% of the Egyptian male population uses some form of tobacco product, with 32% smoking cigarettes, 6% using shisha, and 5% using smokeless tobacco.
• The prevalence increases significantly in productive age groups: about 46% for those aged 25–44 years and 49% for those aged 45–64 years.
• Education level influences tobacco use: university graduates have a lower prevalence (approximately 27%), while those with no formal education or primary education show higher rates (about 52% and 50%, respectively).
• A substantial proportion of males start using tobacco products early: 17% before the age of 15 and 41% before the age of 17.