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Smoking among schoolchildren.

A H O'Rourke, D J O'Byrne, K Wilson-Davis

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |September 1, 1983
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    Smoking prevalence among Dublin schoolchildren remains high, with girls nearly matching boys. Health education

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Health Education

    Background:

    • The Irish Cancer Society and Health Education Bureau previously studied smoking habits in Dublin schoolchildren in the late 1960s/early 1970s.
    • A follow-up survey was conducted in 1981 to assess changes in smoking prevalence and attitudes among post-primary schoolchildren.
    • Previous health education programs aimed to curb smoking rates in this demographic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of smoking among Dublin post-primary schoolchildren in 1981.
    • To identify changes in smoking patterns compared to a decade prior.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of health education interventions on smoking behaviors and motivations for quitting.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among Dublin post-primary schoolchildren in 1981.

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  • Data collected included smoking status and reasons for wanting to quit.
  • Funding was provided by the Health Education Bureau, Medico-Social Research Board, and Irish Cancer Society.

    • Main Results:

    • Smoking prevalence among schoolchildren remained high in 1981.
    • A significant trend observed was girls nearly catching up to boys in smoking rates.
    • Many students desired to quit, but not primarily due to long-term health concerns like cancer.

    Conclusions:

    • The high prevalence of smoking suggests limited impact of health education over the decade.
    • Focusing anti-smoking campaigns on cancer may be counterproductive.
    • Emphasizing immediate benefits of quitting (e.g., improved breathing, athletic ability, cost savings) could be more effective.