Cismoski J, Sheridan M
Fond du Lac School District, WI 54935.
Wis Med J. 1994 Nov;93(11):585-91.
More than 2,000 students in two Wisconsin communities were surveyed on their tobacco use and acquisition habits. The results indicate a defined pattern of acquisition across the three grade levels surveyed. Eighth grade tobacco users buy or "bum" tobacco from friends but also use a wide variety of methods and sources. Tenth and 12th grade tobacco users primarily purchase tobacco from businesses. About one third of 8th grade tobacco users regularly buy from vending machines and almost half of the 8th and 10th grade tobacco users in one of the communities have shoplifted tobacco during the past year, with 12% most often obtaining tobacco in this manner. These patterns of acquisition may have a contributory effect on the high prevalence of adolescent tobacco use reported in both communities. The results argue for meaningful enforcement of laws prohibiting tobacco sales to minors and the elimination of self-service sales of tobacco products.
在威斯康星州的两个社区，对2000多名学生的烟草使用和获取习惯进行了调查。结果表明，在所调查的三个年级中，存在一种明确的获取模式。八年级的烟草使用者从朋友那里购买或“蹭”烟草，但也使用各种各样的方法和渠道。十年级和十二年级的烟草使用者主要从商家购买烟草。约三分之一的八年级烟草使用者经常从自动售货机购买烟草，在其中一个社区，近一半的八年级和十年级烟草使用者在过去一年里曾偷过烟草，其中12%的人最常通过这种方式获取烟草。这些获取模式可能对两个社区报告的青少年烟草使用高流行率有促成作用。结果表明有必要切实执行禁止向未成年人销售烟草的法律，并取消烟草制品的自助销售。
