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Mexico-Veracruz Global Youth Tobacco Survey Summary

This report summarizes the Mexico-Veracruz Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2005 for students aged 13-15. The survey was school-based, using a two-stage cluster sampling design, with high response rates except for student participation. It aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and key determinants for a comprehensive tobacco control program in schools.

• Survey Highlights:

  • Total participants: 1,646 students.
  • Ever smoked cigarettes: 48.4% (boys 48.0%, girls 47.9%).
  • Current users of any tobacco product: 22.8% (boys 24.5%, girls 20.5%).
  • Current smokers: 18.1%.
  • Current users of other tobacco products: 8.1%.

• Key Determinants Assessed:

  • Access/availability: 15.0% smoke at home, 28.5% buy cigarettes from stores without age refusal.
  • Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS): 35.3% live in homes where others smoke; 48.2% are exposed outside the home; high awareness (88.5% think smoking should be banned in public places, 76.3% believe smoke is harmful).
  • Cessation: 51.5% current smokers want to stop, 50.6% tried to quit, and 62.2% received help.
  • Media/advertising: High exposure to both anti-tobacco messages (84.1%) and pro-tobacco ads (86.4% on billboards, 75.6% in media).
  • School curriculum: 62.5% were taught about smoking dangers, 36.0% discussed reasons for smoking.

• Attitudes and Knowledge:

  • Perceptions: Many students view smoking negatively (e.g., 52.5% had class lessons on tobacco effects).
  • SHS exposure is widespread, with nearly one-third living in smoking homes.
  • Strong support for smoke-free public spaces and bans.

This data indicates high youth tobacco use and related risk factors in Veracruz, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to reduce initiation and exposure.