More than twenty percent of male deaths in Berlin are attributed to smoking.
In the latest data from the Tobacco Atlas, a publication by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), it has been revealed that smoking-related deaths continue to pose a significant health concern across Germany.
According to the report, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest percentage of deaths directly linked to smoking, with 19.0% of all deaths in both men and women being attributed to smoking-related health consequences. This is followed by Berlin, where approximately 18% of male deaths and 13% of female deaths in 2023 were smoking-related.
Interestingly, both Berlin and Bremen rank high in smoking-related deaths among women, with Bremen having a higher proportion compared to Berlin. On the other hand, Brandenburg has a higher proportion of smoking-related deaths among women compared to Berlin, and among men, the proportion is even higher.
Cancer accounted for 42% of all smoking-related deaths in Germany in 2023, with respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases accounting for one quarter and one third of these deaths respectively. In total, around 131,000 people died in Germany in 2023 from smoking-related health consequences.
It's worth noting that more than one in four adults in Germany smoke, a concerning figure that underscores the need for continued efforts to combat smoking and its health implications.
The Tobacco Atlas provides valuable data on smoking-related deaths across German federal states, shedding light on regional variations and helping to inform public health strategies. The data for the Tobacco Atlas mentioned is from the DKFZ for the year 2023.
In conclusion, while progress has been made in reducing smoking rates and smoking-related deaths in Germany, there is still much work to be done, particularly in regions such as Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin. The Tobacco Atlas serves as a vital tool in this ongoing fight against tobacco-related health issues.
