2005-12-31-世界卫生组织-2006_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Mexico_Nuevo_Laredo_1页_38kb

Mexico – Nuevo Laredo (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Mexico – Nuevo Laredo in 2006 provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among students aged 13–15. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data, with a high overall response rate of 84.3% and a total of 1,412 students participating.

The survey focused on five key determinants of tobacco use: access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum. These areas are critical for developing a comprehensive tobacco control program.

Main Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• 39.6% of students had ever smoked cigarettes (similar rates among boys and girls).
• 15.9% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 14.2% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 4.3% currently use other tobacco products.
• 25.3% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 23.4% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 12.4% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 13.4% think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 9.0% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 13.2% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 25.2% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 66.0% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age, indicating a lack of enforcement of age restrictions.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 40.9% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 54.9% are exposed to smoke in public places outside of their home.
• 41.2% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 15.3% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 75.3% believe secondhand smoke is harmful to them.
• 89.6% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 27.8% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 49.7% have tried to quit smoking in the past year.
• 59.5% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 86.0% have seen anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 85.9% have seen pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 75.5% have seen pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 18.3% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 9.2% have been offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 75.0% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 61.2% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.
• 42.0% had discussed reasons why people their age smoke in class.

Key Highlights

• Tobacco use is significant among youth, with 15.9% currently using any tobacco product and 14.2% smoking cigarettes.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke is observed, with 40.9% living in homes where others smoke and 54.9% exposed in public places.
• Strong public perception against smoking in public: 89.6% support a ban.
• Awareness of health risks is present, as 75.3% believe secondhand smoke is harmful.
• Media influence is mixed, with 86% exposed to anti-smoking messages, but 85.9% and 75.5% also exposed to pro-tobacco advertising.
• Cessation intentions are present, with 27.8% of current smokers wanting to quit.
• School education plays a role, with 75% and 61.2% having received information on smoking dangers and effects, respectively.
• Brand exposure is notable, with 18.3% owning objects with cigarette logos.

Conclusion

The GYTS data reveals a concerning level of tobacco use among youth in Nuevo Laredo, alongside high exposure to secondhand smoke and significant influence from pro-tobacco media. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in education, media regulation, and enforcement of age restrictions to reduce tobacco initiation and use among adolescents.