OBJECTIVES: To examine the difference in tobacco use between adolescents who participate in organized sports and those who do not. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional study design, this study uses data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents enrolled in public high schools in the United States. RESULTS: Those participating in organized sports were 25% less likely to be current cigarette smokers. However, smokeless tobacco use was found to be associated with participation in organized sports. CONCLUSIONS: Given the large proportion of students involved in organized sports, intervening through this venue to address tobacco use has the potential to reach significant numbers of adolescents.
OBJECTIVES: To examine the difference in tobacco use between adolescents who participate in organized sports and those who do not. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional study design, this study uses data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents enrolled in public high schools in the United States. RESULTS: Those participating in organized sports were 25% less likely to be current cigarette smokers. However, smokeless tobacco use was found to be associated with participation in organized sports. CONCLUSIONS: Given the large proportion of students involved in organized sports, intervening through this venue to address tobacco use has the potential to reach significant numbers of adolescents.
Authors: Katharina Diehl; Ansgar Thiel; Stephan Zipfel; Jochen Mayer; David G Litaker; Sven Schneider Journal: J Sports Sci Med Date: 2012-06-01 Impact factor: 2.988
Authors: Wendy J Lynch; Alexis B Peterson; Victoria Sanchez; Jean Abel; Mark A Smith Journal: Neurosci Biobehav Rev Date: 2013-06-24 Impact factor: 8.989