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Youth and Tobacco Use

Tobacco use among youth is a significant public health concern globally. Adolescence is a critical period for tobacco experimentation and initiation, and early tobacco use increases the risk of lifelong addiction and various health problems. Understanding the patterns, consequences, and factors associated with youth tobacco use is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.

Patterns of Youth Tobacco Use

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 8% of youth aged 13-15 are current tobacco users. Tobacco use among youth varies across countries and within different demographic groups. Boys tend to have higher prevalence rates than girls in many regions. There is also a higher prevalence of tobacco use among youth in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries.

The most common form of tobacco used by youth is cigarettes, but other forms such as smokeless tobacco, cigars, and electronic cigarettes have also gained popularity in recent years. Electronic cigarettes, in particular, have become a major concern due to their attractively flavored products and aggressive marketing campaigns targeting young people.

Consequences of Youth Tobacco Use

The consequences of youth tobacco use are wide-ranging and severe. Most importantly, tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death and disease worldwide. It is responsible for numerous chronic diseases, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory disorders. Many of these health problems manifest in adulthood, highlighting the long-term impact of youth tobacco use.

In addition to the physical health consequences, youth tobacco use also has adverse effects on mental health and social well-being. It is associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric disorders. Tobacco use often leads to academic and behavioral problems, such as lower school performance, increased school dropout rates, and involvement in risky behaviors like substance abuse and delinquency.

Factors Influencing Youth Tobacco Use

There are diverse factors that contribute to youth tobacco use. Socioeconomic status, peer influence, family environment, and individual characteristics all play a role. Low socioeconomic status is associated with higher rates of tobacco use, as tobacco products are often more affordable and accessible to disadvantaged youth.

Peer influence is a significant factor in initiating tobacco use among youth. Adolescents are vulnerable to social pressures, and being surrounded by peers who use tobacco increases the likelihood of experimentation. Family environment also plays a crucial role, with parental smoking and family attitudes towards tobacco influencing youth behavior.

Additionally, individual factors such as a genetic predisposition to addiction, sensation-seeking personality traits, and mental health conditions can contribute to youth tobacco use. Advertising and marketing strategies employed by tobacco companies further exacerbate the problem, glamorizing smoking and enticing young people to try tobacco products.

Prevention and Control Measures

To address the issue of youth tobacco use, comprehensive tobacco control measures are necessary. These measures include policies, regulations, and interventions that target both the supply and demand of tobacco products.

Some effective prevention strategies include increasing tobacco taxes, implementing age restrictions for purchasing tobacco products, enforcing bans on tobacco advertising and promotion, and implementing graphic warning labels on packaging. School-based programs that provide education about the risks of tobacco use, resistance skills, and cessation support have also shown effectiveness.

Furthermore, strong implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is crucial. This international treaty provides guidelines and recommendations for reducing tobacco use and exposure, particularly among young people.

In conclusion, youth tobacco use is a significant threat to public health. Understanding the patterns, consequences, and underlying factors associated with youth tobacco use is vital for designing effective prevention and control measures. Through a comprehensive approach that addresses social, environmental, and individual factors, we can work towards reducing the prevalence of youth tobacco use and its devastating health consequences.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global tobacco market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 12001930 - Smoking tobacco (excluding tobacco duty)
Prodcom 12001990 - Manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences, other homogenised or reconstituted tobacco, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023