Tobacco use in Nigerian youth: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco use is the most important preventable cause of premature death and major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Due to strict tobacco legislation in the western hemisphere, many African nations like Nigeria have shifted from being a tobacco-producing nation to a tobacco-consuming one. The purpose of this study was to systematically review existing literature on tobacco use among Nigerian adolescents and young people and identify the prevalence, distribution and factors influencing of tobacco smoking. These data are necessary to formulate and adapt control measures aimed at tobacco cessation among young people, and preventing long-term smoking behaviors.

Methods

Three databases (African Journals Online, PsychInfo, PubMed) were searched for peer-reviewed

SUBMITTER: Oyewole BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5933721 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature