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Relationship between Cigarette, Smokeless Tobacco, and Cigar Use, and Other Health Risk Behaviors among U.S. High School Students.

Authors :
Everett, Sherry A.
Malarcher, Ann M.
Sharp, Donald J.
Husten, Corinne G.
Giovino, Gary A.
Source :
Journal of School Health. Aug 2000 70(6):234-240.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examined relationships between high school students' tobacco use and other substance use, intentional injury risk behaviors, and sexual risk behaviors. One-half of students used no tobacco, one-fourth used one tobacco product, and 19.5 percent used more than one tobacco product. Generally, students who used tobacco also engaged in other substance use, intentional injury behaviors, and sexual risk behaviors. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-4391
Volume :
70
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of School Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ612255
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research