The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
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To estimate the smoking prevalence among junior and senior high school students in Japan. ⋯ Since this survey reveals that smoking prevalence among students is not low even in junior high school, health education about smoking must start earlier and carry a greater emphasis within the curriculum. These results also indicate the importance of urging families to have greater concern for the smoking behavior of their children, of banning cigarette vending machines, and of preventing illegal sale of cigarettes to anyone under the age of 20 years.