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Smoking: high hazards in high school

N Hann1, A Asghar, W Owen

  • 1Tobacco Use Prevention Office, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma City 73117-1299, USA.

The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Smoking rates are high among young adults and teens, particularly females and high school dropouts. Prevention efforts should target early school grades and address comorbid behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical period for developing high-risk behaviors, including smoking, due to peer pressure.
  • Targeting prevention efforts at young adults and teens is crucial for reducing adult smoking rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and trends of smoking among young adults and teenagers.
  • To develop guidelines for smoking reduction counseling for young people.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Utilized data from the Oklahoma Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the National Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System.

Main Results:

  • Over 21% of young adults (18-24) in Oklahoma smoke, with higher prevalence in females.
  • Smoking rates increase with grade level (9th to 12th) and are highest among high school dropouts (over 38%).
  • Prevalence decreases with higher education levels, being lowest among college graduates (around 18%).

Conclusions:

  • Counselors should screen for comorbid behaviors like alcohol/drug use and risky sexual activity.
  • Assess access to free cigarette samples and weight loss motivations linked to smoking.
  • Implement targeted health education from elementary school, with a focus on 8th/9th grade for maximum impact.

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