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Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Summary: Mexico 2009

Introduction
The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is a standardized global method for monitoring adult tobacco use and tracking key tobacco control indicators. Conducted in Mexico in 2009, this national representative survey provided comparable data for policy evaluation and adherence to WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

Key Findings on Tobacco Use

• Current tobacco smokers: 15.9% of adults (24.8% men, 7.8% women); daily smokers: 7.6%, consuming an average of 9 cigarettes per day; smokeless tobacco use: 0.3%.
• Quitting behaviors: 32.0% of ever daily smokers quit in the past year; 10.9% who smoked in the past 12 months successfully quit; 72.1% of current smokers express interest in quitting.
• Healthcare advice: 26.7% of smokers were advised to quit by a healthcare provider.

Second-Hand Smoke Exposure

• Workplace exposure: 19.7% adults exposed to tobacco smoke in enclosed areas over the past month.
• Home exposure: 17.3% exposed in the past month.
• Health care and public settings: Varying percentages, up to 24.2% on public transportation.

Media and Awareness

• Cigarette advertisements: 50.6% adults noticed ads, including sports sponsorships (6.2%) and promotions (17.5%).
• Anti-tobacco campaigns: High awareness, with 87.0% noticing counter advertising; TV and radio had wide reach.
• Health warnings on packages: 84.5% current smokers noticed labels; 32.7% thought about quitting due to these.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions

• Over 98% of adults believe smoking causes serious illness, including lung cancer (97.7%) and stroke (61.1%).
• Addiction belief: 92.5% believe cigarettes are addictive.
• Never users: 69.4% of adults have never used tobacco.

Economic Aspects

• Cigarette expenditure: Average monthly spending for daily smokers, in pesos, was noted but varied by gender.

Methodology

• Sampling design: Multi-stage, geographically clustered; total 13,627 interviews; high response rates (89.6% household, 92.1% person).
• Implementation: Managed by INSP, coordinated by national committees, funded by Bloomberg Initiative and technical support from various organizations.

Collaboration and Support

• Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and technical assistance from CDC, PAHO/WHO, and others; PAHO-Mexico supported the survey.
• Data weighted for national representativeness.