This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator |
Indicator 3.a.1: Prevalence of tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older |
|---|---|
| Definition and concepts |
Prevalence of tobacco consumption is estimated by WHO based on population surveys carried out at the national level, by taking over the data from the web pages or receiving the databases from the specialised institutions in the country. The estimates made by WHO for prevalence are (i) standardized based on the age so as to improve the international comparability and (ii) are calculated through different methods. The global metadata recommend more sources for calculating this indicator. The most recent data sources available for the RM: 1. prevalence of smoking in adults - through [the STEPS/2013 study](https://extranet.who.int/ncdsmicrodata/index.php/catalog/230/study-description) - include the tobacco smokers aged 18-69 years old. 2. Prevalence of smoking in adults - through [the STEPS/2021 study] https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2022-6785-46551-67555 - include the tobacco smokers aged 18-69 years old. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
| Method of computation |
Population aged 15 years old and over smoking on daily basis or occasionally out of the total population aged 15 years old and over * by 100. |
| Comparability with global indicator |
The Global indicator is standardized by WHO depending on age (relevant for international comparability) and it is calculated through different methods, at the national level - it is recommended to use the indicator without standardization. |
| Periodicity |
Once every few years |
| Data last updated | May 10, 2023 |
| Metadata last updated | May 10, 2023 |