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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 3 MIN

GFN Insights #19 | Why Tobacco Use in Malawi Hits the Poorest the Hardest?

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In this episode, researcher Chimwemwe Ngoma breaks down a comprehensive national study analyzing the tobacco use patterns of over 30,500 adults. While an overwhelming 95% of Malawians do not use tobacco, the data reveals a stark socioeconomic divide: smoking prevalence among the poorest communities is double that of the wealthiest. Tune in to discover how factors like education and wealth influence the choice between combustible, smokeless, and dual tobacco use, and why the heaviest health burden falls on the most disadvantaged.

In this episode, researcher Chimwemwe Ngoma breaks down a comprehensive national study analyzing the tobacco use patterns of over 30,500 adults. While an overwhelming 95% of Malawians do not use tobacco, the data reveals a stark socioeconomic divide: smoking prevalence among the poorest communities is double that of the wealthiest. Tune in to discover how factors like education and wealth influence the choice between combustible, smokeless, and dual tobacco use, and why the heaviest health burden falls on the most disadvantaged.

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