- In Bavaria, over ten percent of deaths are attributed to smoking.
The German Cancer Aid (DKFFZ), the German Cancer Society, and the DKFZ research centre have joined forces to raise awareness about the harmful effects of vaping and smoking during the National Cancer Prevention Week. This campaign is taking place in several regions across Germany, including Bavaria, Munich, Baden-Württemberg, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The campaign is driven by recent statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, which forms the basis of the DKFZ's calculations. The data reveals a concerning trend in smoking-related deaths among women in Germany.
In 2023, Bremen recorded the highest number of female deaths due to smoking, accounting for 13.2 percent of all female deaths. This was followed by Schleswig-Holstein (12.6 percent) and Hamburg (12.5 percent), both exceeding the national average of 10.0 percent.
The focus of the National Cancer Prevention Week is to provide expert interviews and insights as podcasts, aiming to educate the public about the dangers of smoking and vaping. For those interested in learning more, information can be found on the campaign's website at www.krebspraeventionswoche.de.
In addition, the campaign's information is also available on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, using the hashtag #FaktenUnvernebelt. The organisations encourage everyone to join the conversation and spread awareness about the importance of cancer prevention.
