Young adult smoking behavior: implications for future population health.

Am J Health Behav

Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Moores UCSD Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.

Published: September 2009

Objective: To qualitatively project the future health burden of tobacco from present-day young adult smoking behavior.

Methods: Population surveys in California (2002) and nationally (1978-80, 2001-03).

Results: In 2002, 40% of California young adult smokers were nondaily smokers, 24% had quit at some time for >or=6 months, 45% said they smoked less now than previously, and 68% thought they would quit within 5 years. Interest in quitting was high, and most were actively engaged in the smoking cessation process. Young adult smoking behavior changed from 1978-80 to 2001-03.

Conclusion: The future health burden from smoking will be less for the current generation of young adults.

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