Smoking by primary schoolchildren prevalence and associated respiratory symptoms.

摘要: 8682 children between 10 and 11-1/2 years of age who were in their final year primary school Derbyshire England completed a self-administered questionnaire on respiratory symptoms smoking behavior. The grouped as urban or rural according to the location they attended. 7115 (3636 boys 3479 girls) questionnaire. Regular was reported by 6.9% 2.6% girls higher proportion experimented with cigarettes. 11.5% admitted regularly smoked 1 more cigarettes day compared 4.4% for girls. No significant differences found habits from schools. 7% morning cough 23% at some time night 4.5% that lasted 3 months more. Children attending schools areas significantly than those areas. Smokers non-smokers regardless school. For each considered smokers highest rate. Reported be associated independently urban/rural As confirmed habitual early lung damage are known cause severe disease later life efforts must made persuade not start smoking.