Determinants of Tobacco and Alcohol

My work in the French West Indies (Baromètre santé DOM 2014) uncovered that tobacco and alcohol prevalence was greater among the higher socioeconomic strata — the reverse situation compared to mainland France.

The prevalence of tobacco smoking and alcohol drinking in Guadeloupe is among the highest in the Caribbean. Although this prevalence is lower compared to mainland France, Guadeloupe suffers from a substantially greater chronic disease burden.

In 2021, we launched a new study epidemiological study in Guadeloupe (TOBASCO). The purpose was to identify specific determinants of tobacco and alcohol abuse as to guide efforts for prevention and cessation.

  • drugs
  • tobacco
  • alcohol
Determinants of Tobacco and Alcohol aviane auguste

Funding Information

Project Name:
Tobasco
Award Date:
October 2021
My Role:
Principal Investigator
Amount:
100,000€
Source:
Institut national du cancer (INCa)

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