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Mexico-La Paz GYTS Report Summary

Background and Methodology:
The Mexico-La Paz Global Youth Tobacco Survey was conducted in 2008 using a two-stage cluster sampling design involving schools, classes, and students aged 13-15 from 1st to 3rd Secondary and 1st High School. The student response rate was 79.3%, with an overall response rate of 68.8%. Key determinants assessed include access/availability, price, secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure, cessation, media advertising, and school curriculum.

Prevalence of Tobacco Use:

• 42.7% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 21.9% currently use any tobacco product, with boys (20.8%) higher than girls (20.5%).
• 13.7% currently smoke cigarettes, with girls more likely to do so (14.9% vs. 11.0% boys).
• 11.1% currently use other tobacco products, higher in boys (13.2%) than girls (7.5%).

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Attitudes:

• 50.6% are exposed to smoke in places outside their homes.
• 38.0% live in homes where others smoke.
• 87.3% believe smoking should be banned from public places.
• 78.2% think secondhand smoke is harmful to them.
• 33.7% have one or more parents who smoke.

Cessation and Media Influence:

• 49.2% of current smokers want to stop, with 60.2% having tried in the past year; 66.6% have received help to quit.
• High exposure to pro-tobacco advertising: 80.1% saw billboard ads, 71.8% saw ads in newspapers/magazines; 16.1% have objects with cigarette brand logos.
• Good exposure to anti-smoking media: 87.0% saw anti-smoking messages in the past 30 days.

School-Related Factors:

• 66.8% were taught about smoking dangers in school during the past year.
• 62.3% learned about tobacco effects.

Key Highlights:
Over 40% of students have smoked, with half of current smokers wanting to quit. Factor analysis suggests potential for comprehensive tobacco control programs focusing on SHS policies, cessation support, and regulated media.