2010-12-31-世界卫生组织-2011_GATS_Fact_Sheet_Malaysia_2页_720kb

Malaysia's Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2011 provides a comprehensive overview of adult tobacco use and related factors. The survey, conducted as a nationally representative household study with a high response rate, revealed key statistics on smoking prevalence, cessation efforts, secondary tobacco smoke exposure, economic aspects, media awareness, and public attitudes. Among 4,250 interviewed adults aged 15 and older, the overall current tobacco smoker rate was 23.1%, with significantly higher rates among men (43.9%) compared to women (1.0%). Daily smoking accounted for 20.9% of adults, while only a small minority had quit, with 9.5% of former daily smokers expressing plans to quit within the next 12 months, and 52.6% having received cessation advice from health care providers.

Secondary tobacco smoke exposure was widespread, affecting 39.8% of the population at home and 39.8% at workplaces, with 71.0% of adults reporting exposure inside restaurants. Economic factors included average monthly spending of RM 178.80 on cigarettes for smokers, and 70.6% support increasing tobacco taxes. Media influence showed high awareness, with 87.1% noting anti-smoking campaigns on TV/radio, and 30.8% exposed to tobacco promotions, despite 21.7% seeing cigarette marketing in stores. Knowledge and attitudes were largely protective, with 92.2% believing smoking causes serious illness, 85.8% supporting quitting, and 83.5% endorsing indoor bans in public places like restaurants.

CESSATION data indicated that 14.3% of smokers intend to quit soon, with factors like health provider advice playing a role. The survey, supported by global health organizations, helps Malaysia track tobacco control indicators for FCTC compliance and inform policy.