Over ten percent of Hessians succumb to smoking-related deaths

Smoking claims the lives of over one-tenth of women in Hesse. - Over a tenth of Hessian deaths are attributed to smoking

In a recent report by the Tobacco Atlas of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), some striking differences in tobacco-related deaths across German regions have been highlighted.

The data reveals that among men, Baden-Württemberg has the lowest values of tobacco-related deaths. This could be a positive sign, suggesting effective anti-smoking measures in the region.

On the other hand, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest percentage of tobacco-related deaths among women. This finding underscores the need for targeted interventions to combat the tobacco epidemic in this region.

However, it's worth noting that the search results do not provide information on who conducted the calculations of tobacco-related deaths among women in Hesse for 2023. Despite this gap, the DKFZ's calculations, based on the mortality statistics of the Federal Statistical Office, reveal some interesting trends.

In Hesse, the proportion of deaths due to smoking in 2023 was 11.3 percent among women, lower than the national average of 10.0 percent. This suggests a relatively healthier lifestyle among women in Hesse compared to the national average.

Among men in Hesse, the proportion of all deaths due to smoking was 16.6 percent, higher than the national average of 17.5 percent. This indicates a need for more focus on smoking prevention and cessation programmes for men in Hesse.

Interestingly, the lowest percentage of tobacco-related deaths among women is found in Saxony, offering a model for other regions to emulate.

The DKFZ's report underscores the importance of understanding regional variations in tobacco-related deaths. It provides a valuable resource for policymakers and public health professionals to develop effective strategies to combat the tobacco epidemic in Germany.