Tobacco smoking in a high-IQ society in Indonesia
Teuku Muhammad Haykal Putra, Reynold Siburian, Syahniar Mukmina, Natalia Wardhani, Faris Ervandi Alam, Wittawat Wattanasiriporn, Haris Munirwan

TL;DR
High-IQ individuals in Indonesia have a much lower smoking rate than the national average, suggesting intelligence may influence healthier lifestyle choices.
Contribution
This study is the first to examine smoking prevalence specifically among high-IQ individuals in Indonesia.
Findings
The smoking prevalence among high-IQ individuals in Indonesia is 10.8%, significantly lower than the national average of 40.3%.
Smokers in the study tended to have a family member who smoked, and higher income was associated with lower likelihood of smoking.
Abstract
Individuals with higher intelligence are often believed to be more aware of the health risks associated with smoking and more inclined to adopt healthier lifestyles. This study investigates the prevalence of smoking among high-IQ individuals in Indonesia, providing insights that could inform targeted health interventions. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a population with high IQ. An online-based survey form was distributed to all active members of the Mensa high-IQ society in Indonesia over a three-month period (October to December 2024). The survey form collected sociodemographic data and queried participants about their smoking status and related details. The primary outcome of interest was the smoking habits of the subjects. A total of 102 respondents aged ≥18 years participated in the study, which involved 73 men (71.6%) and 29 women (28.4%), with a mean age of 33.8 ±…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSmoking Behavior and Cessation · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
