Tobacco-Related Chronic Illnesses: A Public Health Concern for Jamaica

Crawford, Tazhmoye V.; McGrowder, Donovan A.; Barnett, Jasper D.; McGaw, Barbara A.; McKenzie, Irving F.; James, Leslie G.

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저자정보: Crawford, Tazhmoye V. (Jamaica's Participant on the Leaders in International Health Programme, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization) McGrowder, Donovan A. (Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies) Barnett, Jasper D. (Ministry of Health) McGaw, Barbara A. (The Heart Foundation of Jamaica) McKenzie, Irving F. (Ministry of Health) James, Leslie G. (Ministry of Health)

저널정보: 아시아태평양암예방학회 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP 제13권 제9호

발행연도: 2012.1

수록면: 4,733 - 4,738 (6page)

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Background: Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases. The objectives of the study were to determine the percentage of annual income used to purchase tobacco-related products and treat tobacco-related illnesses, and assess the characteristics of smokers and their awareness of the health-related risks of smoking. Method: Stratified and snowball sampling methods were used to obtain information (via a 17-item, close-ended questionnaire) from 85 adult respondents (49 males and 36 females). The instrument comprised of demographic characteristics, smoking behavioural/lifestyle, health, and micro socio-economics. Results: There were no significant differences between individuals who were affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) (14.1%) and cardiovascular disease (18.8%). It was found that respondents spend 30-39% of their annual income on tobacco-related products. Forty percent (40.0%) and 41.7% of respondents with lung cancer and COPD respectively spend more than 50% of their annual income to treat these diseases. The majority (80%) of those who continues to consume tobacco-related products were uncertain as to why they were doing it. Not all the smokers were aware of the dangers of tobacco consumption despite their level of education. Conclusion: The majority of the respondents who had tobacco-related illnesses such as lung cancer and COPD spend a significant amount of their income on their health care. Not all the smokers were aware of the dangers of tobacco consumption despite their level of education. This suggests the need for increase public awareness where both smokers and non smokers are being fully or adequately informed about the dangers or health risks of tobacco consumption.

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Crawford, Tazhmoye V.

소속기관 Jamaica's Participant on the Leaders in International Health Programme, Pan American Health Organiza