Tobacco smoking-attributable mortality in Kenya, 2012–2021
Introduction Tobacco smoking poses a significant risk for various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers. In Kenya, tobacco-related deaths contribute substantially to non-communicable disease mortality. This study aims to quantify the mortality attribu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Tobacco Induced Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Tobacco-smoking-attributable-mortality-in-Kenya-2012-2021,186170,0,2.html |
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| Summary: | Introduction
Tobacco smoking poses a significant risk for various diseases, including
cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers. In Kenya,
tobacco-related deaths contribute substantially to non-communicable disease
mortality. This study aims to quantify the mortality attributed to tobacco smoking
in Kenya from 2012 to 2021.
Methods
Employing a prevalence-based analysis model, the study utilized
population attributable fraction (PAF) to estimate age-specific smoke attributable
mortality (SAM) rates for individuals aged ≥35 years. Causes of death associated
with tobacco use, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases,
tuberculosis, and diabetes, were analyzed based on age, sex, and death records
between 2012 and 2021.
Results
Over the study period, 60228 deaths were attributed to tobacco-related
diseases, with an annual increase observed until 2016 and subsequent fluctuations.
Respiratory diseases, diabetes mellitus, malignant cancers, tuberculosis, and
cardiovascular diseases collectively accounted for 16.5% of deaths among
individuals aged ≥35 years. Notable contributors were pneumonia and influenza
(respiratory diseases), esophageal cancer (cancers), and cerebrovascular diseases
(cardiovascular diseases). Of the observed deaths, 16.5% were attributed
to smoking, with respiratory diseases (40.5%), malignant cancers (31.4%),
tuberculosis (13%), cardiovascular diseases (8.9%), and diabetes mellitus (6.1%)
contributing. Pneumonia and influenza, esophageal cancer, chronic airway
obstruction, and tuberculosis were primary causes, comprising 70% of all SAM.
Conclusions
Tobacco-related mortality is a significant public health concern in
Kenya. Efforts should focus on preventing tobacco use and managing associated
disease burdens. Smoking cessation initiatives and comprehensive tobacco control
measures are imperative to mitigate the impact on population health. |
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| ISSN: | 1617-9625 |