Among male youths in Sierra Leone aged 13-15 years, the prevalence of smoking was estimated at 6.2 percent in 2019. For the female population within the same age group, the share was lower, at 1.6 percent. According to the source, each year, over 3.1 thousand deaths in the country are due to illnesses from tobacco consumption.
Prevalence of smoking among the youth in Sierra Leone as of 2019, by gender
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ICTD. (May 31, 2020). Prevalence of smoking among the youth in Sierra Leone as of 2019, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 05, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1280558/rate-of-smoking-among-the-youth-in-sierra-leone-by-gender/
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