Publications by authors named "Theerapon Phungdee"
J Res Health Sci
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the prevalence and factors influencing cigarette smoking among Thai adolescents using data from the 2021 Thailand Global School-Based Health Survey involving 5,545 participants aged 13-17.
- The overall prevalence of smoking was found to be 11.5%, with significantly higher rates in males (18.2%) compared to females (5.6%).
- Key determinants of smoking included having smokers nearby, current use of alcohol and marijuana, while starting to smoke before age 14 was linked to lower current smoking rates, indicating complex influences on adolescent smoking behavior.*
