The influence of the physical and economic presence of tobacco crops on smoking behavior and related attitudes of students in tobacco-raising regions was measured by a Tobacco Crop Intensity variable. Implications for government agricultural and educational policy are discussed. (Author/DF)

Studies indicate that adolescents smoke to obtain a desirable image, rather than from direct pressure from peers. Suggestions for using peer influence to make favorable changes in health behaviors are offered. (DF)

Surveyed 138 parents and compared their attitudes toward children's use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco with previous findings on attitudes of students. Results suggested each generation demands a stricter standard of behavior from the other generation than from their own. (JAC)

Surveyed college student (N=34) and general public (N=48) smokers regarding frequency, onset age, and daily situations associated with their habit. Results indicated no differences in either sample for responses according to sex, and correlations between smoking rate and onset age or years of smoking were not significant. (LLL)

Children are especially sensitive to air pollution and consequences to them maybe of longer duration than to adults. The effects of low-level pollution on children are the concern of this article. The need for research on the threat of air pollution to childrens' health is emphasized. (BT)

This report offers a composite review of methods used to prevent tobacco use. The report evaluates five approaches currently used to reduce tobacco consumption: educational, clinical, regulatory, economic, and comprehensive approaches. The report explains these approaches in terms of the larger context of tobacco control and provides a vision for…

Several personal and social factors thought to influence college students' smoking were investigated by surveying a sample of college students who smoke (n=56) and do not smoke (n=160). Personal motivating factors examined were relaxation effects, image effects, competence effects, and stimulant effects. These personal reasons for smoking were…

Methods suggested by opponent-process theory of acquired motivation in helping smokers to quit the habit include use of antagonistic drugs, total cessation from tobacco, and decrease in intensity and frequency of tobacco use. (DS)

Describes the puppet shows created, produced, and performed by a group of 130 North and South Philadelphia high school students, Students Concerned with Public Health." Shows are part of health education course for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade children throughout the city on the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and cigarette smoking. (RJ)

Results of the study suggest that teachers display a readiness to assume the exemplar role in smoking education. The author would call attention to the willingness of smoking teachers to modify their behavior if the student is to be the beneficiary. (Author/BY)

Results of participant observation study of eighty students indicates that smoking plays important role in determining school social status. Lack of such realization by establishment, and call for non smoking ideal student model who often is actually a smoker, create contradiction in moral organization of school, recognizable only to other…

The data reported are part of a larger investigation of the dimensions and correlates of cigarette smoking behavior among Indianapolis school children. Each subject completed an anonymous questionnaire administered by class teachers. The results are presented in tables. (Author)

Described is a task force" approach by community health education majors to present information on drugs, alcohol and smoking to students in an East Harlem junior high school. Impact on the students is uncertain, but the presentations were well received. (CJ)