Data sourced:
2021.
Page updated:
2025-02-11
The prevalence of adult daily tobacco smoking in Syria, based on the latest available survey data from 2003, was estimated at 24.7% for the general population, with a notably higher prevalence among males at 48% compared to 8.9% among females.
In 2021, the impact of tobacco smoking on public health in Syria was substantial. According to the data, there were a total of 13,133 deaths attributable to tobacco smoking, representing approximately 12.55% of all deaths in the country. This figure included 10,984 deaths among males, accounting for 17.37% of all male deaths, and 2,149 deaths among females, constituting 5.19% of all female deaths.
These statistics underscore a significant gender disparity in tobacco-related mortality. In comparison, the total number of smoking-related deaths in 2016 was 9,447, which corresponds to 8.7% of all deaths. This indicates an increase in both the absolute number and percentage of deaths attributable to tobacco smoking over the years. These data underscore the ongoing public health challenges posed by tobacco smoking in Syria and highlight the need for targeted interventions.
Prevalence
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 24.7% | 2A A |
| 2003 | 24.7% | 2B B |
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/
- National Survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002-03; National, ages 15-65. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- Age range varies from majority of WHO prevalence estimates. Data is drawn from the National survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002- 03. Age range 16 - 65.
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 8.9% | 2A A |
| 2003 | 8.9% | 2B B |
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/
- National Survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002-03; National, ages 15-65. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- Age range varies from majority of WHO prevalence estimates. Data is drawn from the National survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002- 03. Age range 16 - 65.
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | 48% | 2A A |
| 2003 | 48% | 2B B |
References:
- WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/
- National Survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002-03; National, ages 15-65. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- Age range varies from majority of WHO prevalence estimates. Data is drawn from the National survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002- 03. Age range 16 - 65.
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
References:
- 1. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017, Country profiles http://www.who.int/tobacco/surveillance/policy/country_profile/en/ 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
- National Survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002-03; National, ages 15-65. Cited in WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Country profile.
Comments:
- Age range varies from majority of WHO prevalence estimates. Data is drawn from the National survey on non-communicable diseases and factors affecting their development, 2002- 03. Age range 16 - 65. World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
- Prevalence of daily tobacco smoking from the latest survey.
Smoking-related mortality
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.4 thousand | 1A |
| 2021 | 13.1 thousand | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.4 thousand | 1A |
| 2021 | 2.1 thousand | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7.0 thousand | 1A |
| 2021 | 11.0 thousand | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8.7% | 1A |
| 2021 | 12.55% | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.8% | 1A |
| 2021 | 5.19% | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.7% | 1A |
| 2021 | 17.37% | 1B A |
References:
- The Tobacco Atlas. Available at: https://tobaccoatlas.org/topic/deaths/ Data source: GBD 2016 Risk Factors Collaborators.
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
References:
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results/
Comments:
- Number of tobacco-related deaths in the population in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
- Percentage of tobacco-related deaths to deaths from all causes in 2021 by gender for all age groups. Tobacco-related mortality includes smoking tobacco use, smokeless tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
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