Tobacco Use Rates in Türkiye Vary by Gender

Tobacco use data in Türkiye between 2008 and 2025 points to a clear gender divide in social habits. Recent analyzes reveal that tobacco use trends are moving in opposite directions between men and women.

According to the data, the rate of tobacco use in women increased from 15.2% to 20.6%; The usage rate among men decreased from 47.9% to 46%. This picture shows that anti-tobacco and public health strategies need to be reshaped according to the target audience.