Tobacco use among Kola Sámi, the indigenous people of the Murmansk region, Russia: A cross-sectional study.

Russia is among the top ten nations in terms of smoking prevalence. Little is known about smoking rates among Indigenous Peoples in Russia. Our aim was to assess the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine product use among Kola peninsula Sámi.

Trends in tobacco smoking and smoking cessation in Russia with a focus on Indigenous populations: A narrative review.

Introduction: Tobacco smoking is one of the main preventable causes of illness and premature death. Globally, more than 7 million people die annually from diseases associated with smoking, and this number is projected to increase to 8 million per year by 2030. Wide disparities in smoking prevalence exist by gender, age, socioeconomic status, rurality and ethnicity.