Is Youth Smoking Related to the Density and Proximity of Outdoor Tobacco Advertising Near Schools? Evidence from Indonesia.

Sri Handayani Enny RachmaniKriswiharsi Kun SaptoriniYusthin Merianti Manglapynull NurjanahAbdillah AhsanDian Kusuma

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

There were significant associations between smoking use among male youth (but not among male adults) and measures of outdoor tobacco advertising density and proximity in Indonesia. This highlights the need to introduce an outdoor tobacco advertising ban effectively, at least near schools.

Keyphrases

air pollution
particulate matter
mental health
physical activity
smoking cessation
young adults