Prevalence of smoking among Greek students: a short report
Nikolakopoulou, N.M.
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health 20(3): 283-284
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0334-0139 PMID: 19097566 Document Number: 619210
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of smoking and its associated factors among Greek students. Out of 1200 participants, 47% reported smoking, even one or two puffs (50.8% females and 43.8% males). The mean age of initiation of smoking was 17.1 +/- 1.9 years. Living in a single-parent family was not a significant risk factor for smoking. However, having more than one family member who smokes influences the smoking behavior in young people.