Sociodemographic inequalities in smoking cessation: a population survey from Flanders, Belgium

Last updated on 17-12-2024 by Marie Vermote

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Abstract:

Background: Flanders’ decline in daily tobacco use will not reach the aim of a 5% prevalence by 2040. A faster reduction necessitates, especially among low-educated and socially vulnerable groups, as in these groups the decline goes slower. Towards future smoking cessation interventions within these specific target groups, this study examined prevalence and sociodemographic inequalities in different indicators of smoking cessation in Flanders. Methods: Data from the 2022 Prevention Barometer, a probabilitybased survey from Flanders, were used (N ¼ 4011, 18þ). Prevalence in ever smokers was …

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