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http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2012.13.4.1125

Exploring Factors Influencing Smoking Behaviour in Malaysia  

Cheah, Yong Kang (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya)
Naidu, Balkish Mahadir (Institute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.13, no.4, 2012 , pp. 1125-1130 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The objective of present study is to investigate the determinants of smoking behaviour among adults in Malaysia. Method: Findings of the Third National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS-3) by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, were used. The sample consisted of 34,539 observations. A logistic regression model was thus applied to estimate the probability to participate in smoking. Results: Age, income, gender, marital status, ethnicity, employment status, residential area, education, lifestyle and health status were statistically significant in affecting the likelihood of smoking. Specifically, youngsters, low income earners, males, unmarried individuals, Malays, employed individuals, rural residents and primary educated individuals were more likely to smoke. Conclusion: In conclusion, socio-demographic, lifestyle and health factors have significant impacts on smoking participation in Malaysia. Based on these empirical findings, several policy implications are suggested.
Keywords
Cigarette smoking behaviour; determinants; tobacco policy; Malaysia;
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