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[First tobacco consumption in children]

K Biener, M Rickenbach

    Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Many children in North Switzerland try their first cigarette before age six, with boys initiating daily smoking around age 13 and girls at 14.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Health
    • Adolescent Behavior
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Investigating early-onset smoking behaviors in a North-Swiss pupil population.
    • Examining the circumstances and immediate physiological effects of initial cigarette experimentation.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the prevalence and age of first cigarette use among school children.
    • To identify the locations, acquisition methods, and adverse reactions associated with early smoking initiation.

    Summary:

    • 9% of boys and 3% of girls in North Switzerland smoked their first cigarette by age six.
    • First cigarettes were often smoked outdoors (woods, parks, streets), frequently stolen, and commonly caused adverse effects like headaches or stomachaches.
    • Daily smoking commenced around age 13 for boys and 14 for girls.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the critical need for early intervention and prevention strategies targeting childhood smoking.
    • Provides data for public health initiatives aimed at reducing adolescent substance use and its associated health risks.

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