Cross-sectional analysis finds early tobacco initiation at age 13 or younger increases nicotine dependence in students, highlighting the need for early prevention interventions.
First tobacco use at age ≤13 years is associated with current daily and past 30-day use of non-cigarette tobacco products, and with the development of nicotine dependence among youth ever-users. Proven tobacco prevention interventions that reach early adolescents are important to reduce overall youth tobacco use.
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