Tabaquismo durante la adolescencia temprana: estudio en escolares argentinos

摘要: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of smoking among pre-teenagers (11 and 12 years age) to identify risk factors for smoking. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 2,386 schoolchildren from 19 schools in Argentina. structured, self-completed anonymous questionnaire employed. RESULTS: The 15.1%, ranging 7.9% 7th grade 23.9% 9th grade. mean age at start 11.7 years. Peer family pressure were statistically significant initiating habit. CONCLUSION: These findings support recommendation begin prevention programs before early adolescence.