Objectives Smoking contributes to socio-economic health inequalities; but it is unclear how
smoking inequalities emerge at a young age. So far, little attention has been paid to the role …

Abstract Background In Western countries, smoking accounts for a large share of socio-
economic inequalities in health. As smoking initiation occurs around the age of 13, it is likely …

Background: Tobacco-related heath inequalities are a major public health concern, with
smoking being more prevalent among lower socioeconomic groups. The aim of this study is …

Background Several studies have observed socio-economic (SE) inequalities in smoking
among adolescents, but its causes are not fully understood. This study investigates the …

Poor academic performance is a known risk factor for adolescent smoking, yet the
association remains unclear, as the role of social ties has been rarely examined. Our study …

Background: The pathway between socioeconomic disadvantages and smoking is a
process that requires an understanding of life-course influence. Purpose: This study …

Background Whilst prevalence of youth smoking in middle and high income countries has
decreased, inequality has prevailed. The introduction of legislation regulating tobacco use in …

Background: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of parental socioeconomic
status, own socioeconomic status and social mobility upon the development of smoking from …

Abstract Background and aims Among European countries, France is particularly concerned
by adolescent tobacco smoking, especially in disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds …

Aims To examine the role of national wealth in the association between family affluence and
adolescent weekly smoking, early smoking behaviour and weekly smoking among former …