Use of snuff, chewing tobacco, and cigarettes among adolescents in a tobacco-producing area

Noland, Melody; Riggs, Richard S.; Linville, Linda H.; Perritt, Lea J.; Tucker, T. C.

doi:10.1016/0306-4603(90)90052-y

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“…A higher prevalence of smoking was associated with residence in a rural, tobacco-producing area in the United States74 and urban residence in Sri Lanka 43. Isohanni and colleagues52 noted increased smoking by young people living in urban areas, but decreased smoking by those living in an industrialised province.…”

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Psychosocial factors related to adolescent smoking: a critical review of the literature

1998

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Psychosocial factors related to adolescent smoking: a critical review of the literature

1998

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“…deforestation), growing tobacco also affects human health indirectly (WHO 2004). The fact that personal and family involvement in tobacco farm work increases the likelihood of tobacco use is another argument in favour of restricting tobacco cultivation around the world (Noland 1990). …”

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Health risks in tobacco farm workers—a review of the literature

Schmitt

Kouimintzis

et al. 2007

J Public Health

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Aim To systematically describe and summarize the specific occupational health impact of tobacco farm working. Subjects and methods Qualitative systematic review applying a standardized electronic literature search strategy (MEDLINE, TOXNET, EMBASE, AGRICOLA, Science Citation Index; until January 2007) and hand search within eligible articles. Double assessment of eligibility and study results. Inclusion of all studies on specific work-related health risks of tobacco farm workers, e.g. risk factors for and frequency of green tobacco sickness (GTS) and other specific health risks, as well as intervention studies.Results We identified 31 relevant publications. Concerning GTS substantial heterogeneity was observed in terms of the case definition and frequency of disease occurrence. Seasonal prevalence ranged between 8 and 89%. Incidence was reported to be 1.9 cases per 100 person days. In the two studies included on primary prevention of GTS hand washing and the use of protective clothes were effective. Studies conducted on cancer as well as on urticaria and contact eczema in tobacco harvesters are scarce. Conclusion Health problems due to transdermal nicotine absorption are frequent among tobacco harvesters. GTS as well as chronic health effects in this population need to be further investigated. The toxicity to the cardiovascular system and carcinogenicity of chronic dermal nicotine exposure are likely to exist as non-smoking tobacco harvesters show similar cotinine and nicotine levels compared to active smokers in the general population. Effective intervention strategies addressing the specific needs of the tobacco harvesters in different regions around the world must be developed, evaluated and further improved. It is important to educate tobacco farm workers, farmers and health care providers on GTS and other health risks.

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“…In 2008, past year ST use among adults aged 18 and older living in rural counties was 10.0% in comparison to 5.4% and 3.1%, respectively, for adults living in small and large metropolitan areas [17]. This pattern holds true for rural youth [18]; highest lifetime ST use (11.0%) is found among rural youth with highest 30-day smokeless use (6.1%) found among farm-dwelling youth [19]. …”

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Factors Influencing Smokeless Tobacco Use in Rural Ohio Appalachia

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Background The burden of smokeless tobacco (ST) use disproportionally impacts males in rural Ohio Appalachia. The purpose of this study was to describe the cultural factors contributing to this disparity and to articulate the way in which culture, through interpersonal factors (i.e. social norms and social networks) and community factors (i.e. marketing and availability), impacts ST initiation and use of ST among boys and men in Ohio Appalachia. Methods Fifteen focus groups and twenty-three individual qualitative interviews were conducted with adult (n=63) and adolescent (n=53) residents in Ohio Appalachian counties to ascertain factors associated with ST use and the impact of ST marketing. Transcriptions were independently coded according to questions and themes. Results ST use appears to be a rite of passage in the development of masculine identity in Ohio Appalachian culture. Interpersonal factors had the greatest influence on initiation and continued use of ST. Ohio Appalachian boys either emulated current ST users or were actively encouraged to use ST through male family and peer networks. Users perceived their acceptance into the male social network as predicated on ST use. Community factors, including ST advertisement and access to ST, reinforced and normalized underlying cultural values. Conclusions In addition to policy aimed at reducing tobacco marketing and access, interventions designed to reduce ST use in Ohio Appalachia should incorporate efforts to 1) shift the perception of cultural norms regarding ST use and 2) address male social networks as vehicles in ST initiation.

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Use of snuff, chewing tobacco, and cigarettes among adolescents in a tobacco-producing area

Cited by 27 publications

References 22 publications

Psychosocial factors related to adolescent smoking: a critical review of the literature

Psychosocial factors related to adolescent smoking: a critical review of the literature

Health risks in tobacco farm workers—a review of the literature

Factors Influencing Smokeless Tobacco Use in Rural Ohio Appalachia

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