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Higher exposure to secondhand smoking among adolescents living in Lusaka compared with the rest of Zambia in 2021

2026-02-23 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundSecondhand smoke (SHS) exposure remains a major public health concern among adolescents, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Evidence from Zambia is limited, despite increasing tobacco use and existing tobacco control policies. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of SHS exposure among adolescents in Zambia. MethodsWe analyzed data from the 2021 Zambia Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), a nationally representative, school-based survey. The sample included 6...

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