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Cigarette use among Canadian undergraduates
Edward M Adlaf1, Louis Gliksman, Andrée Demers
1Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, and Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto, ON. edward_adlaf@camh.net
Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|February 14, 2003
Summary
Approximately 17% of Canadian undergraduates reported daily cigarette smoking in 1998. Tobacco control policies on university campuses could reduce smoking prevalence among students.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Cigarette smoking remains a significant public health concern, particularly among young adults.
- Understanding smoking prevalence within university populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of daily cigarette smoking among Canadian undergraduates.
- To compare these estimates with previous smoking rates in Ontario.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 1998 Canadian Campus Survey, a national mail survey.
- Sample comprised 7,800 students randomly selected from 16 Canadian universities.
Main Results:
- Overall, 17.1% of Canadian undergraduates reported daily cigarette smoking, with an additional 10.4% reporting occasional use.
- Significant regional variations in daily smoking rates were observed across Canada.
- Students living off-campus without family and those in earlier years of study exhibited higher smoking prevalence.
Conclusions:
- Canadian university campuses present a key environment for implementing effective tobacco control policies.
- Targeted strategies may be beneficial for reducing smoking rates in specific student demographics and regions.