Tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure in young adolescents aged 12–15 years: data from 68 low-income and middle-income countries

Background: Tobacco use is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases worldwide. However, the global extent and prevalence of tobacco use in adolescents is poorly described. Using previously collected survey data, we aimed to assess tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure in young ado...

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Main Authors: Prof. Bo Xi, PhD, Yajun Liang, PhD, Prof. Yunxia Liu, PhD, Yinkun Yan, PhD, Min Zhao, PhD, Chuanwei Ma, MS, Prof. Pascal Bovet, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-11-01
Series:The Lancet Global Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X16301875