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Mexico National GYTS 2011 Summary

In 2011, the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) was conducted in Mexico for ages 13-15 using a two-stage cluster sampling design. A total of 2,772 students participated, with 1,825 aged 13-15 and an overall response rate of 77.1%.

Key prevalence data show that 42.8% had ever smoked cigarettes (boys: 43.2%, girls: 42.0%), and 19.8% currently use any tobacco product (boys: 21.6%, girls: 17.7%). Among current users, 14.6% smoke cigarettes and 9.6% use other tobacco products. Additionally, 27.5% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Attitudes and knowledge indicate high awareness of secondhand smoke (SHS) hazards, with 76.9% believing SHS is harmful and 87.8% supporting bans in public places. Exposure to SHS is widespread, with 33.3% living in homes where others smoke and 44.6% exposed outside. Around 7.9% smoke at home, and 65.1% bought cigarettes without age-related refusal.

Access and availability factors include 39.3% buying cigarettes in stores, highlighting affordability issues.

For current smokers, 45.0% want to stop, 59.6% have attempted cessation, and 76.1% sought help.

Media exposure is high, with 86.5% seeing anti-smoking messages and 74.8% exposed to pro-cigarette ads on billboards or in media over the past 30 days. In school, 75.5% learned about smoking dangers, and 43.0% discussed age-related smoking motivations.

The survey underscores high tobacco use among youth in Mexico, influenced by various determinants and opportunities for targeted tobacco control interventions.