Risk Factors for Smoking Risk Factors for Smoking in the EMR Region in the EMR Region Kawkab Shishani, BSN, Kawkab Shishani, BSN, PhD PhD The Hashemite University The Hashemite University Epidemiology of Diabetes & Other Non-Communicable Diseases Alexandria, Egypt 6-13 th January 2009
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Risk Factors for Smoking in the Risk Factors for Smoking in the EMR Region EMR Region
Kawkab Shishani, BSN, PhD Kawkab Shishani, BSN, PhD The Hashemite UniversityThe Hashemite University
Epidemiology of Diabetes & Other Non-Communicable Diseases
Alexandria, Egypt 6-13th January 2009
Petra: Jordan’s Wonder of the WorldPetra: Jordan’s Wonder of the World
ObjectivesObjectives
1.1. Describe the scope of the problemDescribe the scope of the problem
2.2. Examine smoking among selected populationsExamine smoking among selected populations
3.3. Differentiate between forms of tobacco useDifferentiate between forms of tobacco use
4.4. Discuss why smoking is harmfulDiscuss why smoking is harmful
5.5. Value WHO position on tobacco controlValue WHO position on tobacco control
6.6. Summarize how health care professionals can provide Summarize how health care professionals can provide
the leadership in tobacco controlthe leadership in tobacco control
Question Question
Why it is important to study smoking ?Why it is important to study smoking ?
1.1. Smoking is the chief avoidable risk factor for NCDsSmoking is the chief avoidable risk factor for NCDs
2.2. Smoking Affects the progression of NCDs (> complications)Smoking Affects the progression of NCDs (> complications)
3.3. Unlike the other risk factors such as physical activity and Unlike the other risk factors such as physical activity and
nutrition that affects only those who do not comply to them, nutrition that affects only those who do not comply to them,
smoking affects smoker as well as those around smoking affects smoker as well as those around
Why Do Farmers Grow TobaccoWhy Do Farmers Grow Tobacco??
The wealth generated by leaf tobacco production helps The wealth generated by leaf tobacco production helps to improve quality of life to improve quality of life and attracts educational, and attracts educational, health and social facilities in, otherwise, relatively health and social facilities in, otherwise, relatively impoverished, rural areas. impoverished, rural areas.
International tobacco growers association International tobacco growers association http://www.tobaccoleaf.org/about_itga/index.asp?op=1http://www.tobaccoleaf.org/about_itga/index.asp?op=1
Scope of the ProblemScope of the Problem
1,3 billion smokers:1,3 billion smokers: 80% in developing countries80% in developing countries 20% in developed countries20% in developed countries
The number is expected to increase by 1.7 per cent The number is expected to increase by 1.7 per cent annuallyannually
By 2030, 80% of deaths due to tobacco will occur in By 2030, 80% of deaths due to tobacco will occur in developing countriesdeveloping countries
Scope of the ProblemScope of the Problem Most cigarettes consumed worldwide are Most cigarettes consumed worldwide are
international brandsinternational brands
As smoking rates in the US and Europe is As smoking rates in the US and Europe is declining, new markets are neededdeclining, new markets are needed
Globalization made it easy for companies to Globalization made it easy for companies to access new markets internationally (Asia, Africa, access new markets internationally (Asia, Africa, Middle East)Middle East)
Smoking: Men and WomenSmoking: Men and Women
Global smoking (M: 4> F)Global smoking (M: 4> F)
↑↑ in smoking rates in F > M in smoking rates in F > M
Ratio of smoking M: FRatio of smoking M: F
Developed countries 3:1Developed countries 3:1
Developing countries 7:1Developing countries 7:1
Smoking: Men and WomenSmoking: Men and Women
EMR country profilehttp://www.emro.who.int/TFI/CountryProfileEMR country profilehttp://www.emro.who.int/TFI/CountryProfile
Smoking: Men and WomenSmoking: Men and Women
50%-66% of women use 50%-66% of women use “light”“light”
Addiction in M>FAddiction in M>F
Biological responses to nicotine Biological responses to nicotine
differ between M & Fdiffer between M & F
Smoking in women is reinforced by Smoking in women is reinforced by
less nicotine than in men less nicotine than in men (Perkins et al., 1991)(Perkins et al., 1991)
Children prepare waterpipe for parents Children prepare waterpipe for parents
Cultural issuesCultural issues
Public places (hospitals, buses, taxis,..)Public places (hospitals, buses, taxis,..)
Waterpipe: The Emerging EpidemicWaterpipe: The Emerging Epidemic Myths:Myths:
It is safe alternative for cigarettesIt is safe alternative for cigarettes (WHO study group , 2005) (WHO study group , 2005)
Chemicals filtered by the water (bubbling)Chemicals filtered by the water (bubbling) Not addictive; can quit anytime Not addictive; can quit anytime (Asfar et al. BMC Public Health 2005)(Asfar et al. BMC Public Health 2005)
Highest rates are in MENA Highest rates are in MENA (Shihadeh., 2004)(Shihadeh., 2004)
Social practice (Café employees)Social practice (Café employees)Children smoke with their parents Children smoke with their parents (Maziak et al., 2004)(Maziak et al., 2004)
Waterpipe: The Emerging EpidemicWaterpipe: The Emerging Epidemic Nicotine in 1 head of unflavored tobacco = 70 Nicotine in 1 head of unflavored tobacco = 70
regular cigarettes;regular cigarettes; Flavored tobacco = 20cigarettesFlavored tobacco = 20cigarettes A single smoking session: 2.25 mg nicotine, high A single smoking session: 2.25 mg nicotine, high
levels of arsenic, cobalt, chromium, and lead levels of arsenic, cobalt, chromium, and lead ((Shihadeh, 2003) Shihadeh, 2003)
Cotinine levels are almost the same among Cotinine levels are almost the same among waterpipe and cigarette smokers waterpipe and cigarette smokers ((Bacha, Salameh, Waked , 2007)Bacha, Salameh, Waked , 2007)
Chemicals Produced From Smoking Chemicals Produced From Smoking
Nicotine Nicotine
TarTar
Carbon monoxideCarbon monoxide
BenzopyreneBenzopyrene
Cyanide hydrogenCyanide hydrogen
How Does Nicotine Work?How Does Nicotine Work?
From Benowitz N. Nicotine Addiction. Primary Care 1999; 26(3):611-31
Why Nicotine MattersWhy Nicotine Matters
Short term effectShort term effect Long term effectLong term effect
Tobacco Dependence: A Chronic DiseaseTobacco Dependence: A Chronic Disease
The long delay between the onset of smoking The long delay between the onset of smoking
and associated morbiditiesand associated morbidities
70% of the smokers want to quit 70% of the smokers want to quit UnsuccessfulUnsuccessful
44% tried to quit44% tried to quit
Only 7% succeed Only 7% succeed
Tobacco Dependence: A Chronic DiseaseTobacco Dependence: A Chronic Disease
A Chronic disease model: A Chronic disease model: Long term natureLong term nature Minimum number achieve permanent Minimum number achieve permanent
abstinenceabstinence Periods of Periods of relapserelapse and remissions and remissions No ideal interventionNo ideal intervention Emphasis on education and counseling (same Emphasis on education and counseling (same
like in DM, HTN) like in DM, HTN) (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2008)(US Department of Health and Human Services, 2008)
WHO Efforts to Control Tobacco Use WHO Efforts to Control Tobacco Use (FCTC)(FCTC)
Price and tax measuresPrice and tax measures
Protection from exposure to tobacco smokeProtection from exposure to tobacco smoke
Educational and public awareness programmesEducational and public awareness programmes
Promoting the cessation of tobacco usePromoting the cessation of tobacco use
Sales to and by minorsSales to and by minors
Research, surveillance and exchangeResearch, surveillance and exchange
Where Do We Go From Here?Where Do We Go From Here?
Monitoring tobacco use to provide accurate tracking Monitoring tobacco use to provide accurate tracking
of epidemiological data about the extent of tobacco of epidemiological data about the extent of tobacco
exposure (GTSS)exposure (GTSS)
Report morbidities associated with smokingReport morbidities associated with smoking
Public Education (media, curricula)Public Education (media, curricula)
Health Insurance companies (reimburse tobacco Health Insurance companies (reimburse tobacco
dependence treatments)dependence treatments)
Why Do We Need A Plan in EMRWhy Do We Need A Plan in EMR
Lack of human resources (experienced in tobacco Lack of human resources (experienced in tobacco
controlcontrol
Lack of adequate studies on hazards of smoking Lack of adequate studies on hazards of smoking
Research encouragement (Funding) Research encouragement (Funding)