Current smoking and secondhand smoke exposure and depression among Korean adolescents: analysis of a national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the association between cigarette smoke exposure and depression among Korean adolescents using the seventh Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBWS).

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

A nationally representative sample of middle and high school students across South Korea.

Participants

75 643 eligible participants across the country.

Primary outcome measures

Current smoking, secondhand smoke exposure and depression.

Methodology

Data were analysed from a nationally representative survey of 75 643 participants (37 873 men and 37 770 women). Data were gathered on extensive information including current smoking, secondhand smoke exposure and depression in adolescence. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used t

SUBMITTER: Lee KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3918992 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature