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Mexico - Nuevo Laredo (Ages 13-15) Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Mexico - Nuevo Laredo Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a school-based survey conducted in 2003, targeting students in grades 1, 2, and 3 (ages 13-15). The survey aimed to gather data on the prevalence of tobacco use and its associated determinants, including access/availability, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation efforts, media and advertising influence, and school curriculum. A total of 953 students participated, with an overall response rate of 80.8%.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 48.5% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 21.4% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 23.9% of boys and 18.9% of girls.
• 19.3% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 20.9% of boys and 17.4% of girls.
• 5.0% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 7.5% of boys and 2.7% of girls.
• 26.1% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 20.1% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 35.3% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 13.3% think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 26.4% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 11.4% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 25.3% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 66.7% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 42.9% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 54.1% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 44.0% have at least one parent who smokes.
• 64.8% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 72.5% believe that smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 87.2% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 44.5% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 50.9% have tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 65.3% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising Influence

• 87.2% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 86.1% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 76.0% saw pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 14.7% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 7.2% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 59.1% were taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• 29.3% discussed reasons for smoking among their age group in class.
• 50.4% were taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Highlights

• High tobacco use prevalence: Over 21% of students currently use any tobacco product, with 19.3% smoking cigarettes.
• Significant SHS exposure: Nearly 42.9% live in homes with smoking, and 54.1% are exposed to smoke outside the home.
• Strong support for smoking bans: 87.2% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• Cessation interest: 44.5% of current smokers express a desire to quit, and 50.9% have attempted to stop in the past year.
• Media influence: Students are frequently exposed to both anti-smoking and pro-tobacco messages, with 86.1% seeing pro-cigarette billboards and 76.0% seeing pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• School-based education: A majority of students (59.1%) were exposed to anti-smoking education, though only a minority (29.3%) discussed reasons for smoking in class.

Conclusion

The GYTS highlights the significant tobacco use among youth in Nuevo Laredo, with high rates of both cigarette and other tobacco product use. Exposure to secondhand smoke is also prevalent, indicating a need for stronger family and community-level interventions. While there is a clear awareness of the harms of smoking, the influence of pro-tobacco media and peer behavior remains strong. The survey underscores the importance of integrating comprehensive tobacco control strategies into school curricula and public health campaigns to reduce youth tobacco use and its associated risks.