title: Prevalence of smoking among Greek students: a short report.
abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of smoking and its associated factors among Greek students. Out of 1200 participants, 47% reported smoking, even one or two puffs (50.8% females and 43.8% males). The mean age of initiation of smoking was 17.1 +/- 1.9 years. Living in a single-parent family was not a significant risk factor for smoking. However, having more than one family member who smokes influences the smoking behavior in young people.
authors.affiliation: The School of Health and Welfare Professions, Patras Highest Institute of Education and Technology, Patras, Greece. nikoletanikolakopoulou@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Nikoleta M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Nikolakopoulou
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006115:Greece / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012737:Sex Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology*; D055815:Young Adult