2012-12-31-世界卫生组织-2013_GATS_Fact_Sheet_Uganda_2页_1mb

UGANDA 2013 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) highlights key findings on tobacco use and control. The survey, a nationally representative survey using a standardized global protocol, found that overall tobacco use among adults was 7.9%, with higher rates in men (11.6%) compared to women (4.6%). Smoking accounted for 5.8% of adults, with daily smoking at 4.3%. Quitting intentions were high, with 60% of smokers planning to quit, and 40% attempting to quit in the past year. Secondhand smoke exposure was significant, particularly in bars/nightclubs (62.3%), workplaces (20.4%), and public transport (7.8%). Media played a role, with high awareness of anti-cigarette messages. Knowledge on health risks was good but not universal; 94.6% believed smoking causes serious illness, though 42.3% did not know smoking causes stroke. Economic impact included affordable cigarettes, with high support (88.2%) for tax increases. Additionally, 70% of adults favored tobacco advertising bans. These data help track tobacco control efforts under WHO FCTC framework.