
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Broomhall, Helen 
A1  - Hare, Jon 
A1  - Watts, William 
T1  - The Smoke-Free Project
JF  - Australian Journal of Primary Health
JO  - Aust. J. Prim. Health
Y1  - 1995
VL  - 1
IS  - 1
SP  - 84
EP  - 88
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/PY95013 
N2  - Limiting the sale of cigarettes to tobacconists and substantial increases in price are two measures most likely to reduce or prevent adolescent smoking. Continuing education about the dangers and other undesirable aspects of smoking, whilst not sufficient in itself to deter teenage smoking, is also important. This pilot study had two major aims: (1) to inform primary school children (grades 5 to 7) about the risks of smoking, and to do this in an innovative manner, involving both parents and teachers; and (2) to gauge the degree of support from parents for increased restrictions in the sale of tobacco products and for substantial increases in price. Such support is essential to enable the political decisions necessary to restrict sales and increase prices. A majority of parents surveyed supported restrictions in the sale of cigarettes and increases in price. The innovative educational method used in this study was very well received by the children and their teachers. Suggestions are made for further development of the educational method and extension of the study. 
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