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Over a tenth of deaths in Bavaria can be linked to smoking habits

Annually, numerous deaths in Bavaria are attributed to smoking. The Tobacco Atlas reveals comparisons among regions and identifies whether males or females are more susceptible to this risk.

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Over a tenth of deaths reported in Bavaria are attributed to smoking
Over a tenth of deaths reported in Bavaria are attributed to smoking

Over a tenth of deaths in Bavaria can be linked to smoking habits

The National Cancer Prevention Week is currently underway, offering a platform for experts to share their insights and knowledge on various aspects of cancer prevention. This year's focus is on providing facts against vapor and smoke, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

During the week, the DKFZ (German Cancer Aid), the German Cancer Society, and other organisations are collaborating to disseminate information on the subject. The calculations by the DKFZ in Heidelberg are based on the cause of death statistics of the Federal Statistical Office.

According to the Tobacco Atlas of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), more than one in ten deaths in Bavaria can be attributed to smoking. In 2023, the proportion of all deaths among men in Bavaria was 15.1%, the second lowest in Germany after Baden-WΓΌrttemberg. However, among women, Bavaria has a rate of 9.7% for smoking-related deaths, which is below the national average of 10.0%.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, on the other hand, has the highest rate of smoking-related deaths among men in Germany at 19.0%, while the lowest rate among women was found in Saxony at 6.9%. The national average for smoking-related deaths among men was 17.5%, and unfortunately, specific data for the national average among women was not available in the provided passage.

The National Cancer Prevention Week's information is easily accessible on various social media platforms, including their website www.cancerpreventionweek.de, where podcasts on the topic are also available. Information from the National Cancer Prevention Week can also be found under the hashtag #FaktenUnvernebelt on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

This week-long event is a valuable opportunity for individuals to learn more about the impact of tobacco and electronic cigarettes on public health and take steps towards a healthier lifestyle. By staying informed and making conscious choices, we can all contribute to reducing the number of smoking-related deaths in Germany.

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