Smoking in Mongolia
In Mongolia, as of 2024, the current prevalence of tobacco smoking among adults aged 15 years and older was reported to be 27.9%, with a significant gender disparity. Specifically, 49.9% of males and 6.7% of females were smokers. This represents a slight increase than 2020, when smoking prevalence among males was 47.1% and among females it was 6.4%. The total number of smokers in 2024 was approximately 652,000, reflecting an increase from the 579,513 smokers recorded in 2020. For reference, the adult daily smoking prevalence in 2017 was 22.2%, with a prevalence of 40.6% among males and 4.4% among females. Smoking-related mortality data from 2021 indicate that 2,691 deaths were attributable to smoking, comprising 2,294 male and 397 female deaths. This indicates that smoking-related deaths accounted for 12.51% of all deaths in the country, with a higher impact on males at 17.72%, compared to 4.64% of female deaths. These figures underscore the significant public health challenge posed by smoking in Mongolia, necessitating ongoing monitoring and regulatory efforts to address this issue.
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December 05, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
Mongolia Needs Harm Reduction
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates urges Mongolia to reconsider its approach to tobacco harm reduction based on Japan's success with heated tobacco products. Switching 50% of smokers to HTPs could save 12 million patient cases and JPY 454 billion. New Zealand's regulation of safer nicotine products led to reduced smoking rates. Mongolia's low cigarette tax, high smoking rates, and diseases highlight the need for harm reduction strategies. E-cigarettes face misinformation in the country. CAPHRA advises Mongolia to revise regulations, differentiate between products, and engage with experts for evidence-based policies to improve public health.
December 05, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
Mongolia Needs Harm Reduction
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates urges Mongolia to reconsider its approach to tobacco harm reduction based on Japan's success with heated tobacco products. Switching 50% of smokers to HTPs could save 12 million patient cases and JPY 454 billion. New Zealand's regulation of safer nicotine products led to reduced smoking rates. Mongolia's low cigarette tax, high smoking rates, and diseases highlight the need for harm reduction strategies. E-cigarettes face misinformation in the country. CAPHRA advises Mongolia to revise regulations, differentiate between products, and engage with experts for evidence-based policies to improve public health.