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July 10, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Age of initiation, intensity and cessation of tobacco smoking among Bangladeshi adults: evidence from a cross-sectional nationally representative survey

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ZSZakia SultanaMFMd. FahimPSPapia Sultana

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey explores smoking initiation, intensity, and cessation in Bangladeshi adults, suggesting targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate the age of initiation, intensity of use, and cessation attempts of tobacco smoking among adults in Bangladesh.
  • Cross-sectional analysis using data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2017-18 with 12,774 respondents aged 15 and older
  • Employs descriptive statistics and weighted regression models for analysis
  • Examines smoking behaviors based on geographical and educational differentials
  • 18.13% of respondents were tobacco smokers, with 43.85% initiating use at or before age 18
  • 35.20% reported successful cessation attempts, while 10.78% identified as heavy smokers
  • Higher smoking intensity associated with lower paid workers and significant differences based on geographical division and education level.

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Sultana et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508bde6eeac72a437a058fhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-28395-w
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