The average age of smoking onset in Germany – trends and correlates

Schneider, Sven; Mohnen, Sigrid M.; Pust, Svenja

doi:10.1007/s00038-008-6115-4

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“…One potential factor that should be taken into account is the populations considered in the available literature. Population-based studies suggest that the average age individuals first use cigarettes has been declining, and now ranges between 12 years and 16 years [74]. In addition, smokers who commence earlier are more likely to persist than those that commence at a later age [75].…”

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Cigarette smoking, nicotine dependence and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of population-based, epidemiological studies

Moylan

Jacka

Pasco

et al. 2012

BMC Med

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BackgroundMultiple studies have demonstrated that rates of smoking and nicotine dependence are increased in individuals with anxiety disorders. However, significant variability exists in the epidemiological literature exploring this relationship, including study design (cross-sectional versus prospective), the population assessed (random sample versus clinical population) and diagnostic instrument utilized.MethodsWe undertook a systematic review of population-based observational studies that utilized recognized structured clinical diagnostic criteria (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or International Classification of Diseases (ICD)) for anxiety disorder diagnosis to investigate the relationship between cigarette smoking, nicotine dependence and anxiety disorders.ResultsIn total, 47 studies met the predefined inclusion criteria, with 12 studies providing prospective information and 5 studies providing quasiprospective information. The available evidence suggests that some baseline anxiety disorders are a risk factor for initiation of smoking and nicotine dependence, although the evidence is heterogeneous and many studies did not control for the effect of comorbid substance use disorders. The identified evidence however appeared to more consistently support cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence as being a risk factor for development of some anxiety disorders (for example, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder), although these findings were not replicated in all studies. A number of inconsistencies in the literature were identified.ConclusionsAlthough many studies have demonstrated increased rates of smoking and nicotine dependence in individuals with anxiety disorders, there is a limited and heterogeneous literature that has prospectively examined this relationship in population studies using validated diagnostic criteria. The most consistent evidence supports smoking and nicotine dependence as increasing the risk of panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The literature assessing anxiety disorders increasing smoking and nicotine dependence is inconsistent. Potential issues with the current literature are discussed and directions for future research are suggested.

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Cigarette smoking, nicotine dependence and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of population-based, epidemiological studies

Moylan

Jacka

Pasco

et al. 2012

BMC Med

175

107

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“…Exposure to SHS has been shown to have adverse health effects on young people (US Department of Health and Human Services 2006). In addition, exposure to SHS can influence the behavior of young people in terms of smoking initiation (Andersen et al 2002;Ellickson et al 2001;Schneider et al 2008). From the GYTS data, exposure to SHS at home was greater than 70% in all countries, except Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Moldova, and Slovenia.…”

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Prevalence of youth cigarette smoking and selected social factors in 25 European countries: findings from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey

Baška

Warren

Bašková

et al. 2009

Int J Public Health

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Intensified efforts to lessen harm caused by tobacco use among youth in 25 European countries included in this study are urgently needed. These countries need to develop and implement comprehensive tobacco control programs including public education campaigns, cessation programs, enforcement of existing measures, and related policy efforts. The WHO FCTC provides a useful framework for implementing such a comprehensive approach.

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“…Up-to-date studies generally analyse demographical as well as psychosocial correlates of smoking or smoking onset [6,7]. Only in a small number of studies, adolescents themselves were asked about their actual motivation to start smoking.…”

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What prevents young adolescents from smoking? Self-reported motives of 12–15-year-old non-smokers

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The average age of smoking onset in Germany – trends and correlates

Abstract: The average age of smoking onset has decreased further in the 1978-1992 birth cohorts.

Cited by 18 publications

References 16 publications

Cigarette smoking, nicotine dependence and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of population-based, epidemiological studies

Cigarette smoking, nicotine dependence and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of population-based, epidemiological studies

Prevalence of youth cigarette smoking and selected social factors in 25 European countries: findings from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey

What prevents young adolescents from smoking? Self-reported motives of 12–15-year-old non-smokers

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