Association between having a meal together with family and smoking: a cross-sectional nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking is a major risk factor that significantly affects public health. Although the South Korean government spends significant money on smoking cessation services, the smoking rate remains stagnant. Families influence health-conscious decisions, and family meals can positively affect smoking suppression and health behaviors. Therefore, this study investigated whether family meals are correlated with adults' smoking behaviors.

Methods

This study used data from the 2019-2021 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Having a meal together with family was defined as "yes" for those who have at least one meal with their family each day and "no" for those who do not. Current smoking status was classified as having smoked at least 5 packs of cigarettes

SUBMITTER: Cho GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655278 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature