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. 2014 Jan 1;23(2):137-143.
doi: 10.1080/1067828X.2012.750972.

Do Sources of Cigarettes Among Adolescents Vary by Age Over Time?

Kathleen M Lenk  1 , Traci L Toomey  1 , Qun Shi  1 , Darin J Erickson  1 , Jean L Forster  1
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Do Sources of Cigarettes Among Adolescents Vary by Age Over Time?

Kathleen M Lenk et al. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse. .

Abstract

Trends in sources of cigarettes among adolescents were assessed using data from a teen cohort (2000-2006). Five sources-bought from store, got from other teen, stole from others, bought from others, and got from an adult-were measured over time by age. The most common source among all ages was other teens. Fewer teens bought cigarettes from stores, with a downward trend for all ages. Among all ages there was an upward trend in stealing with younger teens more likely to steal cigarettes. In addition to targeting cigarette sales, interventions are needed to target other youth cigarette sources.

Keywords: access; adolescents; cigarettes; smoking; source.

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Percentage of youth buying last cigarette from store, by survey round and age
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Percentage of youth stealing last cigarette from others, by survey and age
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