SMOKING IS BACK IN FASHION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE AND TEENAGERS. ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54890/1694-8882-2024-5-181

Abstract

The article reveals the modern aspects of smoking and electronic cigarettes, popular among young people today, their impact and harm to health. A significant part of the work was the analysis of smoking among young people and students. The prevalence of smoking among the population is described. The article analyzes questionnaire reports received in the form of questions and answers from residents aged 14-31 years among young people. 126 people from different age groups (14-31 years) took part in the questionnaire survey. 76 students (14-15 years old) took part in the oral survey. Of these, 51% are men and 49% are women. By age, 16% are 14-18 years old, 69% are 19-23 years old, 12% are 24-30 years old and 3% are over 30 years old.
Purpose of work. Epidemiology of smoking among the population, including youth, and the study of their prevalence among young people (14-31 years). The research was conducted among residents and students of Bishkek
The materials of the study include questionnaire statistics conducted among schoolchildren and youth aged 14-31. The survey was conducted in Bishkek in 2023.
The results of an open question and answer among schoolchildren are as follows: 18% have never smoked, 25% have smoked and still smoke, 57% have. Almost 82% of teenagers and schoolchildren try cigarettes during their school years and 25% start smoking since then.

Keywords:

smoking, youth, vaping, health, teenagers, statistics, nicotine, fashion, body

Author Biographies

G.T. Egemberdieva, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev

Department of General Hygiene

A.J. Sultashev, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev

Department of General Hygiene

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Published

2025-01-24

How to Cite

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Эгембердиева, Г.; Султашев, А.; Курманбекова, П. SMOKING IS BACK IN FASHION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE AND TEENAGERS. ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE . ЕЖЗ 2025, 5, 181-189.

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ISSUES OF HYGIENE AND EPIDEMILOGOLIA