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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs)
Changes in Tobacco Use Among Youths Aged 13–15 Years—Panama, 2002 and 2008
January 9, 2009 / Vol. 57 / No. 53
MMWR Introduction
Analyses of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey found that between 2002 and 2008,
youth tobacco use and the likelihood that nonsmoking youth would start smoking
declined substantially in Panama. Factors that influence tobacco use also showed
significant decreases, including—
- Exposure to secondhand smoke at home and in public places
- Best friends smoking
- Pro-tobacco advertising in newspapers and magazines
- Having an object with a tobacco company logo on it
Researchers believe that strong tobacco control efforts in Panama helped reduce
tobacco use among adolescents. According to the article, evidence-based tobacco
control efforts—such as those undertaken in Panama to limit exposure to both
pro-tobacco messages and secondhand smoke—have a demonstrable effect on
smoking prevalence and behavior among youth.
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