Over a tenth of deaths in the Southwest region are attributed to smoking.
In a recent report by the Tobacco Atlas, published by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), there have been significant variations in smoking-related deaths across different German states.
The report shows a decrease in tobacco-related deaths among men over the past decades, with the national average standing at 17.5 percent. However, the lowest proportion of deaths due to smoking among men was recorded in Baden-Württemberg at 14.7 percent, placing it at the bottom of the list among the federal states.
On the other hand, among women, Bremen had the highest proportion of deaths due to smoking at 13.2 percent. Baden-Württemberg followed closely, with a rate of 9.5 percent, which places it in the lower third but close to the national average. The federal state with the highest percentage of tobacco-related deaths among women was identified as Brandenburg.
The DKFZ, German Cancer Aid, and the German Cancer Society are using National Cancer Prevention Week to provide information on the harmful effects of smoking and vaping. The week-long event offers interviews with experts and podcasts on their website www.krebspraeventionswoche.de.
The information from National Cancer Prevention Week is also available under the hashtag #FaktenUnvernebelt on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
It is important to note that the DKFZ's calculations are based on the cause of death statistics of the Federal Statistical Office. The Tobacco Atlas also indicates that regional differences in smoking-related deaths reflect past and current smoking behavior in the federal states.
The increasing trend in tobacco-related deaths among women over the past decades is a concerning development, underscoring the need for continued efforts in tobacco control and education. The DKFZ's National Cancer Prevention Week serves as a valuable platform for disseminating accurate information about the harmful effects of tobacco and vaping.
