Abstract
Smoking is a significant public health problem worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, smoking prevalence has increased in the last couple of years. Few published studies have assessed the magnitude of this problem among physicians and the factors affecting it.
Highlights
Smoking is considered a significant public health problem worldwide
Male gender was significantly associated with smoking, whereas the presence of smoker among family and friends contribute to smoking habits
WHO has estimated that tobacco smoking is the second major cause of death, which is responsible for about six million deaths each year and the fourth most common preventable risk factor for non-communicable diseases
Summary
Smoking is considered a significant public health problem worldwide. Several studies were conducted to assess & monitor the prevalence of smoking worldwide. In the MENA region, one systematic review has found that current or past smoking was 31.2%. It was significantly higher in males (48.0%) than in females (13.8%) [3]. In Saudi Arabia, smoking ranges from 2.4-52.3%. This varies according to gender & age group [4]. Other studies reported the prevalence of waterpipe smoking around 8-11%, which was common among students [6]. Smoking is a significant public health problem worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, smoking prevalence has increased in the last couple of years. Few published studies have assessed the magnitude of this problem among physicians and the factors affecting it
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