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    Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2010 Mar-Apr;18(2):255-61.

    Tobacco and alcohol consumption among adolescents.

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    Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Porto, Portugal. mrs@esenf.pt

    Abstract

    This study analyzes the consumption of alcohol and tobacco among high-school adolescents in the district of Porto, Portugal. The results reveal the following: the majority of respondents do not smoke; smoking starts earlier in the case of girls; smoking increases with age; peer pressure is an important factor influencing smoking; about half of adolescents consume alcohol; boys drink more than girls; the number of those who consume alcohol increases with age; distilled drinks are the choice for both genders; 44.1% of the respondents became intoxicated at least once and the majority has no intention to quit drinking.

    PMID:
    20549126
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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