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Deaths attributable to smoking account for one out of every ten in BW

The detrimental impact of tobacco usage on lives continues. There's a growing concern that electronic cigarettes might foster a fresh wave of nicotine dependency among younger generations.

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Over ten percent of deaths in BW are caused by smoking
Over ten percent of deaths in BW are caused by smoking

Deaths attributable to smoking account for one out of every ten in BW

The latest Tobacco Atlas, published by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), sheds light on the disparities in tobacco-related deaths across Germany by gender and state. According to the report, Baden-WΓΌrttemberg has the lowest proportion of smoking-related deaths among men (14.7%) and women (9.5%) compared to other states and the national average.

In contrast, Bremen has the highest proportion of smoking-related deaths among women at 13.2 percent. Among men, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest rate at 19.0 percent. Overall, around 131,000 people in Germany died from the health consequences of smoking in 2023.

Despite the known health risks, more than one in four adults in Germany still smoke. E-cigarettes, while marketed as harmless lifestyle products, are increasingly popular among young people, with 8% of 12-17-year-olds using them compared to 2% of adults. However, the vapor produced by e-cigarettes contains substances considered carcinogenic, and some products contain a high proportion of the addictive substance nicotine.

Dr. Franz Kohlhuber, Chairman of the German Cancer Aid, emphasizes the need for a consistent implementation of advertising bans, especially in social media, due to e-cigarette promotion. He notes that this could potentially create a new generation of nicotine addicts with unknown health consequences.

The German Cancer Aid, German Cancer Research Center, and German Cancer Society are using National Cancer Prevention Week to inform the public about the risks of vapor and smoke. Information will be available on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn under the hashtag #FaktenUnvernebelt. Expert interviews will also be available as podcasts on the website during the week-long event.

The calculations in the Tobacco Atlas are based on the cause of death statistics of the Federal Statistical Office. The information during National Cancer Prevention Week aims to raise awareness about the ongoing battle against tobacco-related diseases and to encourage people to make informed decisions about their health.

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