Smoking causes over 10% of deaths in the Southwest region
In a recent report by the Tobacco Atlas of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), it has been revealed that smoking continues to have a significant impact on public health across Germany. The data shows that more than one in ten deaths in the Southwest can be attributed to smoking.
The national average of deaths due to smoking stands at 17.5 percent, but there are notable differences between the federal states. In Bremen, the proportion of deaths due to smoking among women was the highest at 13.2 percent. Among men in Baden-Württemberg, the proportion of deaths due to smoking was the lowest in the federal states at 14.7 percent. On the other hand, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the proportion of deaths due to smoking was 19.0 percent.
Among women in Baden-Württemberg, the proportion of deaths due to smoking was closer to the national average at 9.5 percent. These regional differences in smoking-related deaths are influenced by past and current smoking behavior in the federal states, as the report indicates.
The DKFZ calculations are based on the cause of death statistics of the Federal Statistical Office. During the National Cancer Prevention Week, the DKFZ, German Cancer Aid, and German Cancer Society are using this opportunity to provide information on "Facts against Vapor and Smoke".
Experts interviewed during the 2023 National Cancer Prevention Week included cancer specialists such as Prof. Dr. med Dr. h.c. Michael Baumann from the DKFZ, along with representatives from the German Cancer Society (DKG) and German Cancer Aid. They discussed tobacco control and cancer prevention measures.
The DKFZ, German Cancer Aid, and German Cancer Society are offering interviews with experts and podcasts on their website www.krebspraeventionswoche.de. The information provided during the National Cancer Prevention Week can also be found under the hashtag #FaktenUnvernebelt on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
It's worth noting that while the number of tobacco-related deaths among men is decreasing, the number among women is rising. This underscores the importance of continued efforts in tobacco control and cancer prevention, especially among women.
The 2023 National Cancer Prevention Week serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against tobacco-related diseases and the importance of facts in informing effective strategies for prevention and control.
