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GATS Mexico 2015 Summary

Overview

The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is a standardized, nationally representative survey tracking adult tobacco use and key indicators. Implemented in Mexico in 2015 under the National Institute of Public Health, it assesses tobacco consumption, cessation efforts, secondhand smoke exposure, media influence, and public support for tobacco control policies. The survey involved 14,664 interviews and provided data to inform WHO FCTC obligations and tobacco control programs.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use

• About 16.4% of adults (14.3 million) smoked tobacco, with higher rates among men (25.2%) and lower among women (8.2%).
• Daily tobacco smoking affected 7.6% of adults (11.9% men, 3.6% women).
• Average daily cigarette consumption: men smoked about 8.0 cigarettes, women and overall 7.7 cigarettes per day.

Cessation

• Nearly 80% of current smokers planned or had considered quitting.
• About 60% made a quit attempt in the past 12 months.
• Approximately 20% received advice to quit from healthcare providers in the last 12 months.

Secondhand Smoke

• 17.0% of adults worked in environments with tobacco smoke exposure.
• 12.6% of adults were exposed to tobacco smoke at home, while almost half (49.0%) of non-smokers were exposed in public places like bars, nightclubs, and public transportation.

Media and Awareness

• Over 70% of adults noticed anti-tobacco advertisements on television or radio.
• Around 40% observed tobacco marketing in stores or other promotional activities.
• Nearly 90% of current smokers saw health warnings on cigarette packages and 70% considered quitting due to these labels.

Support for Tobacco Control Policies

• Almost 93% of adults supported banning smoking in indoor workplaces and public places.
• 66.7% favored increasing taxes on tobacco products.
• High public awareness and negative attitudes toward tobacco: nearly 100% believed smoking causes serious illness, and similar support existed for restrictions and taxation.

This GATS Mexico 2015 data highlights significant tobacco use disparities and growing public discourse around control, but underscores ongoing behavioral and economic factors.