Exposure to Outdoor Tobacco Advertisements Near Home is Associated with Smoking among Youth in Indonesia.

Background: The prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults is persistently high, and among youth is increasing in Indonesia.

Objective: This study aims to examine the association between youth smoking behavior and outdoor tobacco adverts near home in Indonesia.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 3,557 students in North Sumatera during September-November 2020.

Implementation of the Smoke-Free Policy in Medan City, Indonesia: Compliance and Challenges.

Background: Indonesia has an estimated 61.4 million current smokers, and the smoking prevalence among adults is persistently high while that among youth is increasing. In 2014, Medan city enacted the smoke-free policy (SFP) to protect community members against the adverse effects of smoking.