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Do adolescent smokers know the risks?

P Slovic1

  • 1University of Oregon, USA.

Duke Law Journal
|November 11, 1999
PubMed
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Teen smokers often misperceive the severity and personal relevance of smoking risks, viewing short-term dangers as trivial. This perception gap influences their understanding of addiction and long-term health consequences.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding adolescent risk perception is crucial for effective public health interventions.
  • Previous studies on adolescent smoking behavior have not fully addressed the nuances of risk perception.