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  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Tobacco Control

Background:

  • Previous studies indicate underage individuals often buy their own cigarettes.
  • A proposal exists to raise the minimum legal age for tobacco purchase from 18 to 20 years.
  • This study investigates the purchasing behaviors of underage individuals for tobacco products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the extent to which adolescents purchase cigarettes and snus for personal use.
  • To identify characteristics of underage individuals who purchase tobacco products.
  • To inform policy regarding minimum legal age for tobacco purchase.

Main Methods:

  • A school survey was conducted in 2004 involving 17,253 students aged 13-17 years.
  • Participants answered questions on their use of cigarettes and snus.
  • Data was collected on the extent to which students purchased these tobacco products themselves.

Main Results:

  • 40% of smokers and 45% of snus users reported mostly or always buying their own tobacco.
  • Adolescents were responsible for purchasing approximately 60% of cigarettes and 70% of snus they consumed.
  • Self-purchase likelihood increased with age, was higher in boys, and was associated with perceived maturity and use of false identification.

Conclusions:

  • The self-purchase of tobacco by underage individuals remains a significant issue.
  • Current compliance with minimum legal age for tobacco purchase needs improvement.
  • Policy interventions should be considered to enhance enforcement of tobacco sales laws.