Home-based sourcing of tobacco among adolescents

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

This survey examines the number of youth who smoke (daily, occasionally and experimentally) who use home-based sources (parents, siblings, taking from home) to obtain tobacco. While social and commercial sources were used more often, home-based sources were used by almost half of those who smoke daily. Family factors that influence tobacco availability are discussed.


http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.01.016

Comment: While commercial and social sources are usually cited for youth access to tobacco products, home sources should not be forgotten.