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

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

1 Jun 2026

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.