Tobacco Use Among Adolescents in Turkey: Twenty-Year Trends, Determinants, and Policy Implications

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Ahmad Alnajjar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19036708
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Abstract

This study analyzes twenty years of WHO Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) data from Turkey (2003-2017) to document trends in adolescent tobacco use, identify key determinants of smoking initiation, and evaluate the effectiveness of tobacco control policies. Data from five nationally representative survey waves covering students aged 13-15 are analyzed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
15 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint