Tobacco use and misuse among Indigenous children and youth in Canada - PubMed (original) (raw)
. 2017 Oct;22(7):395-405.
doi: 10.1093/pch/pxx124. Epub 2017 Sep 25.
[Article in English, French]
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Tobacco use and misuse among Indigenous children and youth in Canada
[Article in English, French]
Radha Jetty et al. Paediatr Child Health. 2017 Oct.
Abstract
While tobacco is sacred in many Indigenous cultures, the recreational misuse of commercial tobacco is highly addictive and harmful. Tobacco misuse is the leading preventable cause of premature death in the world. Smoking rates among Canadian Indigenous youth are at least three times higher than for their non-Aboriginal peers, an alarming statistic on many levels. The tolls on health from extensive tobacco use range from disproportionately high individual mortality and morbidity to heavy socioeconomic burdens on Indigenous communities. Paediatric health care providers are uniquely positioned to collaborate with community stakeholders to prevent and treat tobacco misuse in young people and their families, while understanding the cultural value of tobacco for many Indigenous peoples. Targeted interventions can positively impact length and quality of life, improve overall health and decrease the immense social and human costs of tobacco misuse.
Keywords: Aboriginal; Children; Indigenous; Smoking; Tobacco; Youth.
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