Tobacco use among women in Türkiye increased by 35 percent in 17 years

According to the information compiled from the Ministry of Health data and the 2025 Turkey Health Survey results of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the rate of tobacco product use in the population aged 15 and over was calculated as 46 percent for men and 20.6 percent for women.

The total tobacco use rate in Türkiye, which was 31.2 percent in 2008, increased to 33.2 percent in 2025. During this period, the rate of tobacco use in men decreased from 47.9 percent to 46 percent, while tobacco use in women increased by 35 percent in 17 years, from 15.2 percent to 20.6 percent.

The rate of tobacco use among men was recorded as 41.5 percent in 2012 and 47.4 percent in 2014.

It is known that tobacco use is responsible for approximately 25 percent of chronic diseases and 90 percent of lung cancers in the world. While 7 million people die every year in the world due to tobacco, 1.6 million of these deaths are caused by passive smoking.

In Türkiye, approximately 125 thousand people die every year due to tobacco, 25 thousand of which are caused by passive smoking.

Türkiye ranks first in the world in the incidence of lung cancer and related deaths in men. According to 2024 data, 67.3 percent of all deaths are caused by circulatory, tumor and respiratory system diseases that are directly related to smoking.

Exposure to tobacco smoke affects not only those who use tobacco products, but also children, youth, families and employees who share the same environment.

This exposure is associated with serious health problems, especially cardiovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases and lung cancer.

Source: TRT Haber Sağlık RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)