Prevalence and demographic factors of smoking in Morocco.
OBJECTIVE
To study the prevalence and determinants of cigarette smoking in Morocco.


METHODS
A sample of 9,195 individuals aged 15-90 years, were randomly selected, using a stratified cluster sampling technique. A cross-sectional, household, community-based survey was conducted using a tested questionnaire. The interview covered personal, social and educational characteristics of the respondents and their smoking status. The association between current smoking and sociodemographic variables was estimated.


RESULTS
The overall prevalence of current smoking was 31.5% for males and 3.1% for females. In men, smoking was associated with lower educational level. In women, it was associated with higher educational level and social class.


CONCLUSIONS
Cigarette smoking remains an important public health problem in Morocco. A comprehensive strategy for tobacco control is needed.
Nejjari
Chakib
C
Department of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Community Health, Fez University, Km 2.2, Route Sidi Harazem, Fez, Morocco. cnejjari2000@yahoo.fr
Benjelloun
Mohamed Chakib
MC
Berraho
Mohamed
M
El Rhazi
Karima
K
Tachfouti
Nabil
N
Elfakir
Samira
S
Serhier
Zineb
Z
Slama
Karen
K
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009018:Morocco / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology*; D055815:Young Adult