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Estimating adolescent cigarette consumption in Japan.

Y Osaki¹, K Kawaminami, M Minowa

¹Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan.

Journal of Epidemiology

|May 25, 1999

Summary

Japanese adolescents consumed 3.5 to 4.3 billion cigarettes in 1990, representing 1.1% to 1.3% of total sales. This significant adolescent cigarette consumption highlights a public health concern.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Adolescent Health

Background:

Adolescent smoking is a significant public health issue.
Estimating youth cigarette consumption is crucial for targeted interventions.
Previous data on adolescent consumption in Japan was limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the total cigarette consumption by Japanese adolescents in 1990.
To determine the proportion of adolescent cigarette consumption relative to total sales.
To analyze trends in cigarette consumption differences and potential contributing factors.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from a 1990 nationwide school-based survey of high school students.
Included 57,189 participants (aged 13-18), with 4,666 current smokers.
Calculated consumption based on current smokers' rates and daily consumption figures.

Main Results:

Estimated adolescent cigarette consumption ranged from 3.5 to 4.3 billion units in 1990.
Adolescents accounted for 1.1% to 1.3% of total cigarette sales.
The tax revenue from this consumption was estimated between 21 and 25 billion yen.

Conclusions:

A substantial quantity of cigarettes were consumed by Japanese adolescents in 1990.
The increasing difference between total sales and adult consumption may be partly attributed to adolescent use.
The rise in cigarette vending machines may correlate with increased adolescent access and consumption.

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