Investigating Tobacco Consumption and History of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cross-sectional Population Based Study

Background: Smoking is among the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Despite numerous warnings about its serious complications, tobacco use remains prevalent in many communities, including among individuals with existing cardiovascular conditions. This study, which is part of a broader research, explores tobacco use among patients with a history of cardiovascular disease in Hormozgan Province, Iran, in ۲۰۲۳. Materials and Methods: This was a component of a broader cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in ۲۰۲۳, utilizing a clustered sampling approach across ۱۳ cities in Hormozgan Province, Iran, with a total of ۶۲۸۲ participants. Data collection was performed using standardized questionnaires to ensure consistency and reliability. For data analysis, the SPSS software, version ۲۶ was utilized, along with the chi-square test to assess the associations within the data. Results: Among the ۴۸۹ patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, ۴۵.۶% were male, of whom ۵۵.۱% reported tobacco use. Conversely, ۵۴.۴% of the patients were female, with ۴۴.۹% indicating that they used tobacco. The results showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between smoking and a history of cardiovascular disease. Conclusion: Many patients with cardiovascular disease still smoke, highlighting a lack of awareness about the serious health risks of tobacco use. Strengthening education and awareness campaigns focused on smoking cessation is essential. Targeted interventions to inform these patients about the dangers of smoking could significantly improve public health outcomes and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases.