Youth tobacco use
Knowledge (9 questions)
Is there an adult in your household who is a regular smoker?
1 Yes
2 No
77 Don't know
99 Refused
SOURCE: Youth BRFSS
How many of your four closest friends smoke cigarettes?
1 None
2 One
3 Two
4 Three
5 Four
77 Don't Know/Not sure
99 Refused
SOURCE: Youth BRFSS
Do you have any brothers or sisters who currently smoke cigarettes?
1 Yes
2 No
3 No brothers or sisters
77 Don't Know
99 Refused
SOURCE: Youth BRFSS
Are your siblings who smoke...
1 Older than you are
2 Younger than you are
3 Both older and younger
4 Same age
99 Refused
SOURCE: Youth BRFSS
Nicotine is physically addictive
SOURCE: Youth BRFSS
Tobacco is a dangerous product
SOURCE: Youth BRFSS
Has your smoking affected your health?
1. Yes
2. No
77. Don’t Know
99. Refused
If so, which of these health concerns have been affected? (check all that apply)
_____ Heart trouble/problem
_____ High blood pressure
_____ Cancer
_____ Emphysema
_____ Cough
_____ Shortness of breath
_____ Cold/flu/virus
_____ Other respiratory problem
_____ Sore throat
_____ Pregnancy
_____
Other: _________________________________________________
DK
Source:1987 NHIS
Do you think there is a strong, moderate, or slight relationship between cigarette smoking and:
|
1 Strong |
2 Moderate |
3 Slight |
(77 DK) |
(99 Refused) |
|
|
Emphysema |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
|
Gallstones |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
|
Lung cancer |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
|
Chronic bronchitis |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
|
Diabetes |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
|
Cancer of the mouth or throat |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
|
Heart disease |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
________ |
Source:1987 NHIS