Abstract A154: Trends and predictors of cigarette smoking in Guam: Analysis of 2011–2023 BRFSS data

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Cross-sectional analysis of smoking trends shows significant disparities in Guam, highlighting ongoing health equity challenges.

Current smoking prevalence in Guam decreased from 30.2% to 16.8% from 2011 to 2023, but disparities persist.
CHamorus had the highest smoking prevalence at 54.5%, with lower socioeconomic status linked to higher odds of smoking.
Logistic regression identified significant risk factors for smoking including low income, lack of education, and unemployment.
The study emphasizes the need for targeted prevention strategies to address health disparities in smoking rates among different groups.

Argao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis of smoking trends shows significant disparities in Guam, highlighting ongoing health equity challenges.

Current smoking prevalence in Guam decreased from 30.2% to 16.8% from 2011 to 2023, but disparities persist.
CHamorus had the highest smoking prevalence at 54.5%, with lower socioeconomic status linked to higher odds of smoking.
Logistic regression identified significant risk factors for smoking including low income, lack of education, and unemployment.
The study emphasizes the need for targeted prevention strategies to address health disparities in smoking rates among different groups.

Argao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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