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GYTS Russian Federation - Khabarovsk 2015 Summary

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in Khabarovsk, Russian Federation (2015) monitored tobacco use among 13-15-year-old students. Key findings include high rates of tobacco use, with 16.6% of students using any tobacco product (boys: 21.3%; girls: 12.0%). Cigarette smoking affected 11.8% of students, while smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes were used by smaller percentages. Smoking cessation efforts showed 53.9% of current smokers tried to quit in the past 12 months, but full cessation rates were not detailed. Secondhand smoke exposure was widespread, with 33.3% of students exposed at home and 36.8% in enclosed public places. Media influences included 79.5% noticing anti-tobacco messages, indicating moderate success in tobacco control awareness. Strong public support for smoking bans existed, with 92.0% favoring prohibition in enclosed public spaces. Overall, youth tobacco use remains a significant issue, highlighting the need for targeted interventions under the WHO FCTC framework. Data represents a nationally representative sample with careful methodology.