Prevalence of Tobacco Products' Use and Associated Factors Among Adolescents in Morocco: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco use is the major preventable cause of premature death worldwide, responsible for about 8 million deaths per year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, such as Morocco. Adolescents' tobacco use is a matter of concern, because early initiation increases the risk of becoming a lifelong user. There exists a notable gap in the synthesis of evidence concerning tobacco use among Moroccan adolescents. Thus, the purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive view of the prevalence of tobacco products' use and associated factors among adolescents in Morocco.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect for relevant studies reporting prevalence rates of tobacco products' use among Moroccan adolescents, published u

SUBMITTER: Moutawakkil SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11339743 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature