Smoking Trends Among Secondary Students in Kirkuk

Smoking is a major contributor to health disparities, associated with numerous illnesses including cancer and coronary heart disease. Despite extensive research on the health consequences of smoking, there remains a gap in understanding smoking behaviors among adolescents. This study investigates smoking behaviors and related factors among secondary school students in Kirkuk City. Employing a cross-sectional design, a sample of 119 students was surveyed using simple random sampling. Results reveal a prevalence of daily smoking among adolescents, indicating a habitual pattern, alongside intermittent smoking behaviors suggesting experimentation or occasional use. These findings underscore the varied smoking patterns among adolescents and highlight the need for targeted interventions to address smoking prevalence and promote adolescent health.