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Tobacco Use and Smoking in Israel: Youth and Young Adults
- Source :
- Current Addiction Reports. 5:22-28
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2018.
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Abstract
- Tobacco smoking is a major cause of death and disease. In Israel, it has been reported that 22.7% of the population aged 18 and over smoke, mostly using cigarettes. Another smoking method is through a water pipe called hookah or nargila. This paper reviews recent studies of tobacco use among Israeli youth and young adults as well as research conducted by the Ben Gurion University, Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research Center. Study findings evidence high rates of smoking linked to being male, secular, non-Israeli origin, and school dropout. Hookah use may be a “gateway” to cigarette smoking. Youth and young adults reported they believe smoking prevention programs are not effective and do not have a noticeable effect on smoking-related attitudes and behavior. Motivation, peer-supported activities in school and the community, and family factors have been found to be important for possible smoking cessation. This article suggests multiple factors be considered, organized, and sustained to promote smoking cessation.
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- High rate
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Alcohol and drug
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Smoking cessation
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Details
- ISSN :
- 21962952
- Volume :
- 5
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Current Addiction Reports
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........e199b56284c11cae5b7c14e38124b919