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[The smoking habit in schoolchildren]
E Zuskin1, N Smolej-Narancić, J Mustajbegović
1Skola narodnog zdravlja "Andrija Stampar" Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucilista u Zagrebu.
Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|November 1, 1995
Summary
This study found 15.2% of schoolboys aged 9-16 are smokers, with smoking intensity increasing with age. Smokers reported more coughs, but family smoking habits didn't influence individual smoking intensity or age of initiation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Adolescent Health
- Public Health
Context:
- Investigated smoking habits among 2776 schoolboys aged 9-16 years in Zagreb.
- Identified prevalence and patterns of smoking in a young male population.
Purpose:
- To analyze the prevalence, intensity, duration, and age of initiation of smoking in schoolboys.
- To explore associations between smoking and cough, and the influence of family smoking habits.
Summary:
- 15.2% of the surveyed schoolboys were smokers, with most smoking 1-5 cigarettes daily for 1-3 years.
- Smoking intensity significantly increased with age, and smokers had a higher frequency of cough.
- While family smoking was more common among boy smokers, it did not correlate with individual smoking intensity or initiation age.
Impact:
- Highlights the early onset of smoking and its prevalence in adolescents.
- Provides data on the health impact (cough) and socio-environmental factors (family smoking) related to youth smoking.
- Informs targeted public health interventions for smoking prevention in schools and communities.