Sociodemographic predictors of tobacco smoking among expatriate and national adolescents in the United Arab Emirates.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tobacco use among adolescents is an important public health concern as it causes various forms of smokingrelated health problems and can create a gateway for other substance abuse. AIM: This study examined the prevalence, profile and predictors of tobacco use among expatriate and national adolescents living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Authors

Siddiqua A; Dghaim R; Barakat-Haddad C

Journal

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 283–294

Publisher

World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO)

Publication Date

March 1, 2018

DOI

10.26719/2018.24.3.283

ISSN

1020-3397

Associated Experts

Ayesha Siddiqua

Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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