ERIC Number: EJ688354
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Feb-1
Pages: 8
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Tobacco Use and Cessation Behavior Among Adolescents Participating in Organized Sports
Castrucci, Brian C.; Gerlach, Karen K.; Kaufman, Nancy J.; Orleans, C. Tracy
American Journal of Health Behavior, v28 n1 p63-71 Feb 2004
Objectives: To examine the difference in tobacco use between adolescents who participate in organized sports and those who do not. Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, this study uses data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents enrolled in public high schools in the United States. Results: Those participating in organized sports were 25% less likely to be current cigarette smokers. However, smokeless tobacco use was found to be associated with participation in organized sports. Conclusions: Given the large proportion of students involved in organized sports, intervening through this venue to address tobacco use has the potential to reach significant numbers of adolescents.
Descriptors: Adolescents, Smoking, Case Studies, High School Students, Athletics, Team Sports, Student Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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