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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Current Frequent Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Middle and High School Students, 2000–2011

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Pages 1589-1594 | Published online: 02 Jul 2013
 

Abstract

This study assessed trends in current frequent smoking among United States middle and high school students. Methods: Data were obtained from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (2000–2011). Current frequent smoking was defined as smoking cigarettes on ≥20 days during the past 30 days. Trends were assessed using linear coefficients in a binary logistic regression (p < 0.05). Results: Current frequent cigarette smoking among all students declined between 2000 (6.4%) and 2011 (3.6%) (p < 0.001 for linear trend). Significant declines were observed by age, sex, race/ethnicity, school and grade level. Conclusion: Sustained efforts are needed to further reduce youth use of all tobacco products.

RÉSUMÉ

Actuel Usage Régulier de la Cigarette Parmis les Collégiens et Lycéens Américains, 2000–2011

INTRODUCTION: Cette étude a évalué les tendances actuel des fumeurs réguliers parmis les collégiens et lycéens Américains.

MÉTHODES: Les données ont été obtenues à partir de l'Enquête nationale sur le tabagisme des jeunes (2000–2011).

Actuel fumeur régulier a été défini comme fumer ≥20 cigarettes par jour au cours des 30 derniers jours. Les tendances ont été évaluées en utilisant des coefficients linéaires dans une régression logistique binaire (p < 0,05).

RÉSULTATS: Actuel usage régulier de la cigarette chez les élèves a diminué entre 2000 (6,4%) et 2011 (3,6%) (p < 0,001 pour la tendance linéaire). Des baisses importantes ont été observées par âge, sexe, race/ethnicité, école et le niveau scolaire.

CONCLUSION: Des efforts soutenus sont nécessaires pour réduire davantage l'utilisation des jeunes de tous les produits du tabac.

RESUMEN

Habito de fumar cigarrillos frecuente entre los estudiantes de Secundaria y Preparatoria en los EE.UU. 2000–2011

INTRODUCCIÓN: Este estudio evaluó las tendencias en el tabaquismo actual frecuente entre los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria en los EE.UU.

MÉTODOS: Los datos se obtuvieron de la Encuesta Nacional sobre Tabaquismo en Jóvenes (2000–2011). Fumar frecuentes actual se definió como fumar cigarrillos en ≥20 días durante los últimos 30 días. Tendencias se evaluaron utilizando coeficientes lineales en una regresión logística binaria (p < 0,05).

RESULTADOS: El tabaco frecuentes actual entre todos los estudiantes se redujo entre 2000 (6,4%) y 2011 (3,6%) (p < 0.001 para la tendencia lineal). Descensos significativos fueron observados por edad, sexo, raza / etnia, escuela y grado.

CONCLUSIÓN: Son necesarios esfuerzos constantes para reducir aún más el uso juvenil de todos los productos del tabaco.

THE AUTHORS

Dr. Israel Terungwa Agaku, DMD, MPH, is a dentist with expertise in research focusing on the control of tobacco and prevention of tobacco-related disease. His research interests include the health effects of smokeless and smoked tobacco products and secondhand smoke exposure, as well as mechanistic links between exposure and disease.

Dr. Akinyele O. Adisa, BDS, FMCDS, is an Oral Pathologist with interest in research focusing on the control of tobacco, prevention of tobacco-related disease, and evaluation of behavior regarding use of tobacco products. His research areas include the dangers of secondhand smoke and the association between tobacco use and the molecular pathogenesis of oral cancer.

Dr. Ayodeji Awopegba, BDS, MPH, is a dentist focused on tobacco control and research. His research interests include tobacco packaging and labeling, effects of tobacco use on oral and systemic health, and clinical effectiveness research.

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