CIGARETTE CONSUMPTION
In Turkey, three basic types of cigarettes are marketed: Oriental blend, American blend and English blend. TEKEL produces all three types, while the two private companies produce only the American blend.
A national survey undertaken in 1988 reported that the overall prevalence of smoking among adults (age 15+ years) was 43 percent, with prevalence among males being much higher than among females, and the average starting age was falling.
Currently, 5 billion packs (100 000 tonnes equivalent) of cigarettes are consumed in Turkey annually. Over the last 30 years, the adult population has nearly doubled, with consumption increasing by almost 250 percent. The current per capita consumption rate is 2.55 kg/year, or more than one third of a pack per day per person. It is estimated that 70 000 to 100 000 people die from smoking-related health problems each year.
A national survey undertaken in 1988 reported that the overall prevalence of smoking among adults (age 15+ years) was 43 percent, with prevalence among males being much higher than among females, and the average starting age was falling.
Currently, 5 billion packs (100 000 tonnes equivalent) of cigarettes are consumed in Turkey annually. Over the last 30 years, the adult population has nearly doubled, with consumption increasing by almost 250 percent. The current per capita consumption rate is 2.55 kg/year, or more than one third of a pack per day per person. It is estimated that 70 000 to 100 000 people die from smoking-related health problems each year.
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