Analysis on tobacco control surveillance results, 10 year implementation of Tobacco Control Regulations in Tianjin
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20220406-00262
- VernacularTitle:《天津市控制吸烟条例》实施十周年控烟监测结果分析
- Author:
Dandan LI
1
;
Wei LI
;
Wenda SHEN
;
Meiqiu XIE
;
Wenlong ZHENG
Author Information
1. 天津市疾病预防控制中心非传染性疾病预防控制所，天津 300011
- Keywords:
Smoke free policy;
Tobacco control;
Passive smoking
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2023;44(2):297-301
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the effect of tobacco control in different public places after 10 year implementation of Tobacco Control Regulations in Tianjin, investigate the tobacco exposure and tobacco hazard awareness of local population, and provide evidence for the implementation of tobacco control policies and measures.Methods:Data were collected in the tobacco control surveys in Tianjin in 2012 and 2021. On-site observation was used to evaluate the implementation of tobacco control measures in different public places in Tianjin, and face-to-face interview was used to collect the information about passive smoking exposure and tobacco-related knowledge awareness of local residents aged ≥15 years in Tianjin.Results:From 2012 to 2021, the posting rate of smoking free signs in medical institutions was high (100.0%), the posting rate in schools, government offices increased to 100.0%, but posting rate in taxis decreased obviously. The placing rate of tobacco control materials in medical institutions, public transportation waiting places and internet cafes decreased, while the placing rate in other places increased. Except for taxis, the places where people were found to be smoking decreased. The passive smoking exposure in public places and workplaces decreased from 43.2% to 26.6%. The public awareness that smoking can cause stroke increased by 11.3%, but the public awareness rate of smoking causing heart disease decreased and lung cancer by 7.7% and 7.2% respectively. The awareness rate of passive smoking causing heart disease in adults, lung disease in children and lung cancer in adults decreased by 21.8%, 22.1% and 9.1%, respectively.Conclusion:Since the implementation of the Tobacco Control Regulation in Tianjin, the passive smoking exposures have been reduced, but the environment layout of smoking free places, especially the health education about tobacco hazards, needs to be further improved. It is suggested to strengthen the promotion and supervision of tobacco control to create a smoke free environment.
