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Temporal changes and correlates of tobacco and E-cigarettes use among school-going students in Albania: insights from global youth tobacco surveys (2015-2020).
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Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 17, Bergen, 5009, Norway.
Tobacco use often starts during adolescence, with many adults beginning before 21. This study investigated the patterns and factors associated with tobacco and e-cigarette use among school-aged adolescents in Albania. Data were analyzed from two Albania Global Youth Tobacco Surveys (GYTS) conducted in 2015 and 2020.
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Division of Country Health Programs, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Introduction: Adolescents are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of tobacco use. This study examined changes in tobacco use in schools, the provision of anti-tobacco education, and cessation efforts over time, and the importance of cessation support and education for cessation efforts among youth aged 13-15 years.
Methods: We performed secondary analyses of cross-sectional data from the latest two rounds of the Global Youth and Tobacco Survey (GYTS).
Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Susceptibility to Tobacco Use Among School Going Adolescents in a South-Indian District-(Project TEACH).
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Dept. of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Background: Adolescents are susceptible to using tobacco because of early exposure to tobacco through family members, easy access, or peer pressure. School-based educational programs are crucial for raising awareness of the harms of tobacco, thus preventing its uptake among adolescents. Studies conducted recently have recognized the need to bring change and reinforce ongoing school-based anti-tobacco education programs.
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Risk Manag Healthc Policy
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Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Tobacco use significantly impacts health and economic sectors. In the Maldives, 4 out of 10 men smoke daily, despite anti-tobacco policies. The Maldives Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) shows fluctuating cigarette smoking prevalence among secondary school students: 6.
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Community Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Introduction The widespread use of tobacco is a major global health threat, causing significant morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that annually, millions of people die prematurely due to tobacco use, with this number projected to increase significantly in the future. Developing countries, including India, bear a substantial burden of tobacco-related deaths, often beginning during adolescence.
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