Sociodemographic determinants of smoking among Jordanian men : insights from the 2023 demographic and health survey

Abstract

Our study identified several sociodemographic factors significantly associated with smoking among Jordanian men, including older age, working in agriculture or skilled manual labor, widowhood, residence in Zarqa, extreme wealth levels, and frequent internet use. In contrast, newspaper readership and residence in Tafiela were protective. These findings highlight the importance of targeted public health interventions aimed at high-risk groups and strengthening tobacco control efforts across the country.