International Journal of Epidemiology · 1978 · 11 citations · 0 references
Public HealthChild HealthUrban HealthAdolescent HealthPediatric EpidemiologyTobacco ControlAdolescent Health EpidemiologyChild Health EpidemiologyTobacco EpidemiologyTobacco PreventionTobacco UseTobacco Use PreventionCigarette Smoking PrevalenceFamily Income DistributionFamily Income EffectsSmoking EpidemiologyTobacco Consumption PatternsTobacco SmokingTobacco Use PatternsYouth Smoking Initiation
The smoking habits of 1284 school children in Delhi Urban Areas (India) were studied. The prevalence of cigarette smoking was 8.7% overall, increasing from 5.4% amongst boys age 14 to 26.7% at age 19. Nearly 80% started smoking between the ages of 11 to 14 years. Smoking habit was associated with family income and presence of smokers in the family.