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. 1979 Dec;8(12):1284-6.

Children and smoking

I Purcell, D Lloyd, G Hardes, H Alexander, S R Leeder
  • PMID: 533465

Children and smoking

I Purcell et al. Aust Fam Physician. 1979 Dec.

Abstract

An experimental educational programme to reduce childhood cigarette smoking in the Hunter health region (NSW) is described. It is an example of the efforts currently being made to tackle childhood cigarette smoking as an increasing problem, particularly among teenage girls. The key factors influencing children to begin smoking are the role of the family, and pressures from the peer group. Preventive strategies need to be implemented in childhood before the smoking habit becomes firmly established in an individual's lifestyle.

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