Changes in smoking prevalence among Finnish physicians 1990-2001

European Journal of Public Health
Noël C BarengoMarkku T Myllykangas

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the changes in smoking habits among physicians in Finland between 1990 and 2001. Three independent cross-sectional surveys using a self-administered questionnaire regarding smoking behaviour as well as knowledge, skills and attitudes in smoking were carried out by mail among physicians in Finland in 1990, 1995 and 2001. The prevalence of daily smoking decreased in both men and women between 1990 and 1995, but did not decrease any further between 1995 and 2001. In 2001, 7% of male and 4% of female physicians reported smoking daily. Daily smoking was highest (8-12%) among male physicians in the oldest age group. Occasional smoking was more prevalent at a younger age (22-24% in males and 7-10% in females). Smoking prevalence among physicians in Finland is relatively low and has not changed since 1995. A further reduction in daily and occasional smoking requires a different, specially adjusted and physician-targeted approach.

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