Abstract
This paper reports results of a survey of tenth graders in two Minnesota cities, designed to determine the major sources of cigarettes for underage teenagers. The results indicated these teenagers perceived easy access to cigarettes. Tenth graders in this sample reported purchasing cigarettes in a variety of locations, but particularly from gas stations, convenience stores and vending machines. Few reported obtaining cigarettes from family or other adults. The majority were able to state the legal age of sale of cigarettes in Minnesota. However,* few reported ever being asked for proof of age when attempting to purchase cigarettes. The results suggest several avenues for reducing access by teenagers totobacco.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 45-50 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Health education research |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1989 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We wish to acknowledge the helpful suggestions of an anonymous reviewer. This research was supported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Grant R01 HL 25523.