Family-based programmes for preventing smoking by children and adolescents

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Reviews randomized controlled trials of interventions with children (aged 5 to 12) or adolescents (aged 13 to 18) and family members to deter tobacco use. Fourteen databases, including the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group specialized register, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL, were searched.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004493.pub2

Comment: The quality of study effected whether family interventions were effective in preventing adolescents and children from smoking. Programme staff training and the delivery of the program itself may also be related tot he effectiveness of prevention.