Gulf region smoking mortality trends and forecasts: A 30-year systematic evaluation of tobacco-attributable deaths
Despite regional advances in tobacco control, the burden of smoking-related mortality remains high in parts of the Gulf, especially among older adults. Immediate, targeted interventions particularly for middle-aged smokers are necessary to prevent further escalation. These findings support prioritizing tobacco cessation and surveillance as part of GCC public health strategies.
Authors
- Khalid Al-Regaiey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9770-5637)
- Eman Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5771-8166)
- Turki Abualait (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8534-6171)
- Shahid Bashir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6286-6895)
- Fawaz Al‐Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6041-6241)
- Muhammed Iqbal
- Kaleem Maqsood
Institutions
- King Saud University (SA)
- King Fahad Specialist Hospital (SA)
- Lahore Garrison University (PK)
- King Salman Center for Disability Research (SA)
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tobacco Induced Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/210323
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Salman Center for Disability Research