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Do Sources of Cigarettes Among Adolescents Vary by Age Over Time?

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Trends in sources of cigarettes among adolescents were assessed using data from a teen cohort (2000-2006). Five sources-bought from store, got from other teen, stole from others, bought from others, and got from an adult-were measured over time by age. The most common source among all ages was other teens. Fewer teens bought cigarettes from stores, with a downward trend for all ages. Among all ages there was an upward trend in stealing with younger teens more likely to steal cigarettes. In addition to targeting cigarette sales, interventions are needed to target other youth cigarette sources.

Source: Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse

DOI: 10.1080/1067828x.2012.750972

Authors: Kathleen M. Lenk, Traci L. Toomey, Qun Shi, Darin J. Erickson, Jean L. Forster

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute