Examining the correlates of current smoking among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth: Evidence from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van Bewer, Vanessa; Woodgate, Roberta L.
• Is Part Of: Addictive behaviors. Volume 69(2017)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Alcoholism -- Periodicals; Drug addiction -- Periodicals; Nicotine addiction -- Periodicals; Smoking -- Periodicals; Gambling -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.29
• DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.02.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4603

Abstract

Highlights: Factors associated with smoking were examined among a sample of Aboriginal youth. Approximately 27% of Aboriginal youth were current smokers. Smoking was associated with speaking an Aboriginal language. Smoking was not associated with traditional activities. Heavy drinking is highly associated with smoking among Aboriginal youth.