Prevalence and determinants of cigarette smoking among college students: a cross-sectional study in Douala, Cameroon

Conclusions: Cigarette smoking constitutes a significant health hazard in college students in Douala. Youth population and especially male students should be continuously targeted by preventive measures and sensitization campaigns against tobacco use. Parents should be aware on the influence of their smoking behavior on initiation of smoking in their children and should be encouraged to quit smoking.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research