Tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use among Aboriginal youth living off-reserve: results from the Youth Smoking Survey

摘要: Background Despite the high prevalence of smoking among Aboriginal youth, there is a paucity research related to tobacco use and other risk behaviours youth living off-reserve in Canada. We used data from national Youth Smoking Survey characterize non-traditional use, exposure second-hand smoke, alcohol drug off-reserve. examined whether these were at increased health compared with non-Aboriginal youth. Methods cigarette behaviour, products, drugs, smoke 2620 26 223 grades 9 12 who participated 2008/09 Survey. Results The current was more than double that (24.9% v. 10.4%). also had higher regular home (37.3% 19.7%) cars (51.0% 30.3%). likely be smokers, regularly exposed have tried marijuana illicit engage binge drinking. They less quit smoking. Interpretation Current estimates smoking, underestimate Our findings highlight need for culturally appropriate prevention cessation policies programs this at-risk population.