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Student cigarette smoking habits
1Department of Surgery, Atlantic City Medical Center, NJ 08401.
New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Cigarette smoking among students in Atlantic County, New Jersey, declined between 1965 and 1989. However, there was an increase in female smokers, alongside common drug and alcohol experimentation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Adolescent smoking is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding trends in student smoking behaviors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in cigarette smoking patterns among students in Atlantic County, New Jersey, from 1965 to 1989.
- To identify demographic shifts, particularly concerning female student smokers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized identical survey methodologies in 1965 and 1989.
- Collected data from students across grades 5 through 12 in Atlantic County.
Main Results:
- Overall cigarette smoking prevalence among students decreased over the study period.
- A notable increase in the number of female student smokers was observed.
- Drug and alcohol experimentation were reported as common among the surveyed students.
Conclusions:
- Despite a general decline in student smoking, a concerning rise in female adolescent smoking warrants further investigation.
- The prevalence of drug and alcohol experimentation highlights the need for comprehensive substance use prevention programs for youth.