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PATTERNS OF SMOKING IN RUSSIA
Barnaul, 16 076 in Tomsk, 16 929 in Tyumen) and 76 968 women (29 694 in Barnaul,
22 939 in Tomsk, 24 335 in Tyumen) in the age 25 years and older. Highest proportion
of smokers among men was observed in the age group 35–44 years (71% in all three
towns) and in the age group 45–54 years (72% in Barnaul, 71% in Tomsk, and 69% in
Tyumen). With increase in age, percentage of smokers among those interviewed
declined. However, smoking rates were still quite high among elderly men: 32–34% in
men 65 years and older. Proportion of ex-smokers increased with age from 5–7%
among men 25–34 years of age up to 31–34% in men aged 65 years and older (Table 12.2).
It should be noted that proportion and age distribution of smokers among men in
these three cities were very similar (Zaridze et al. in press).
Smoking rates were significantly higher among young women, 18%, 23%, and 22%
in Barnaul, Tomsk, and Tyumen, respectively. Proportion of current smokers was also
quite high among women 35–44 years old—13%, 18%, and 16% in Barnaul, Tomsk, and
Table 12.2 Smoking prevalence in men (%) in Russia
Age Barnaul Tomsk Tyumen
25−34
Never 24.3 23.8 22.2
Ex 5.1 5.5 6.5
Current 70.6 70.7 71.3
35−44
Never 21.5 22.3 23.0
Ex 7.0 6.9 8.0
Current 71.5 70.8 68.9
45−54
Never 21.9 24.3 26.6
Ex 10.1 10.9 12.0
Current 67.9 64.8 61.4
55−64
Never 26.6 29.4 28.6
Ex 18.9 20.1 21.4
Current 54.4 50.5 50.0
65+
Never 32.7 35.8 32.3
Ex 34.7 31.0 35.8
Current 34.0 32.8 32.3
Total 20 092 16 076 16 929