Decreased smoking initiation among male youths in China: an urban–rural comparison

Kuiyun Zhi, Jin Huang (), Suo Deng, Yongjin Chen, Michael G. Vaughn and Zhengmin Qian
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Kuiyun Zhi: Chongqing University
Jin Huang: Saint Louis University
Suo Deng: Peking University
Yongjin Chen: Chongqing University
Michael G. Vaughn: Saint Louis University
Zhengmin Qian: Saint Louis University

International Journal of Public Health, 2016, vol. 61, issue 4, No 4, 417-425

Abstract: Abstract Objectives This study compared urban/rural differences in smoking initiation during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood among Chinese males. Methods Data were derived from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (N = 2395). Logistic and cox models were computed to assess smoking initiation between the ages of 15 and 20 across urban/rural administrative districts (i.e. urban neighborhood, suburban village, county town neighborhood, and rural village). Results Findings revealed that rates of smoking initiation decreased from the 1970 to 1996 cohorts in all four administrative districts. After adjusting for household and community characteristics, the inverse association between smoking initiation and birth year remained statistically significant (p

Keywords: Adolescent; China; Cigarette; Smoke; Smoking initiation; Tobacco; Young adulthood; Youth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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