Smoking claims more women's lives in the northern region, according to the Tobacco Atlas report. - Smoking-Related Mortality Rates Higher Among Northern Women
In a recent analysis, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) revealed some striking differences in smoking-related deaths across various German states. The findings were based on the cause of death statistics from the Federal Statistical Office.
At a national level, smoking accounts for 10.0% of all deaths. However, this proportion varies significantly from one region to another.
Among men, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern recorded the highest number of smoking-related deaths at 19.0%, while Baden-Württemberg reported the lowest at 14.7%. Interestingly, Schleswig-Holstein mirrored the national average with 17.5% of male deaths attributed to smoking.
In the case of women, Bremen topped the list with the highest proportion of smoking-related deaths at 13.2%. On the other hand, Saxony reported the lowest rate at 6.9%.
Notably, in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, a higher proportion of women's deaths are linked to smoking compared to the national average. Hamburg had the third-lowest rate of smoking-related deaths among men at 15.7%, while Schleswig-Holstein reported 12.6% and Hamburg 12.5% in 2023.
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Michael Baumann, a DKFZ board member, was featured in the podcasts of the National Cancer Prevention Week 2023, discussing smoking and vaping. His insights provided valuable perspectives on these issues.
These findings underscore the importance of ongoing efforts to reduce smoking rates and promote public health awareness, particularly in regions where smoking-related deaths are higher. By understanding these regional disparities, targeted strategies can be developed to address smoking-related health issues more effectively.
