Shows higher adolescent nicotine use in a northern Italian high school, indicating a need for prevention strategies.
Adolescent nicotine use in this cohort was markedly higher than national and international estimates, with earlier initiation and narrowing gender differences compared with past data. Parental and peer influences remain key determinants. Early, school-based and family-oriented strategies are essential to reduce experimentation and promote long-term cessation.
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