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Mexico-Leon GYTS Summary (2011, Ages 13-15)

A school-based survey conducted in Mexico's Leon in 2011 focused on tobacco use among 13-15-year-olds, with data collected from 1,072 out of 1,607 students surveyed. Key findings highlight high tobacco use prevalence and various determinants:

• Tobacco Use: 46.4% of students reported ever smoking cigarettes, with higher rates among boys (48.6%) than girls (43.0%). About 22.2% used any tobacco product currently, and 16.5% smoked cigarettes at the time.

• Prevalence Among Populations: 10.8% used other tobacco products, 24.5% of never-smokers were likely to start smoking soon, and exposure to secondhand smoke was common due to household smoking and public exposure.

• Determinants of Use: Factors included access (53.1% bought cigarettes without refusal), media influence (86.5% saw anti-smoking ads but also pro-tobacco ads), cessation intentions (59.5% of users desired to stop smoking), and school programs covering tobacco dangers.

The survey underscores significant tobacco issues among youth in Leon, suggesting gaps in prevention efforts.