• Chakib Nejjari, Mohamed Chakib Benjelloun, Mohamed Berraho, Karima El Rhazi, Nabil Tachfouti, Samira Elfakir, Zineb Serhier, and Karen Slama.
• Department of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Community Health, Fez University, Km 2.2, Route Sidi Harazem, Fez, Morocco. cnejjari2000@yahoo.fr
• Int J Public Health. 2009 Jan 1;54(6):447-51.

ObjectivesTo study the prevalence and determinants of cigarette smoking in Morocco.MethodsA sample of 9,195 individuals aged 15-90 years, were randomly selected, using a stratified cluster sampling technique. A cross-sectional, household, community-based survey was conducted using a tested questionnaire. The interview covered personal, social and educational characteristics of the respondents and their smoking status. The association between current smoking and sociodemographic variables was estimated.ResultsThe overall prevalence of current smoking was 31.5% for males and 3.1% for females. In men, smoking was associated with lower educational level. In women, it was associated with higher educational level and social class.ConclusionCigarette smoking remains an important public health problem in Morocco. A comprehensive strategy for tobacco control is needed.

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