[Parental influence to the smoking habits of juveniles (author's transl)]
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[Parental influence to the smoking habits of juveniles (author's transl)]
Abstract
A questionnaire was administered to 640 juveniles to get informed about their and their parents smoking behavior. 424 questionnaires could be evaluated, the results and conclusions are reported. Parental smoking habits, especially of their father's are very important influencing factors for the smoking behavior of their children. In their efforts to reduce or to stop smoling the juveniles are looking and seeking for qualified informations as well as support by friends. Physicians, parents, teachers and educators play an important role as key-persons in this respect.
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