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Tried a cigarette for the first time in past year

Source: Youth Insights Survey

2010-2014

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Note: “No” includes those who first tried a cigarette more than a year ago, as well as those who have never tried a cigarette

Youth Insights Survey

The Youth Insights Survey (YIS) is a nationally representative school-based survey of around 3,000 Year 10 students. The YIS collects in-depth information on tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, as well as a wide range of information on youth culture and lifestyles.

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Early uptake of cigarette smoking (first tried a cigarette before age 10)

Tried a cigarette for the first time in past year

Number of cigarettes smoked in life

Perception of whether it would be difficult to quit once someone has started smoking

Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from friends

Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from their family or home

Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from a shop

Past-week exposure to second-hand smoke at home

Past-week exposure to second-hand smoke in a vehicle

Agreement that parents have set rules about not smoking cigarettes

Agreement that parents would be upset if student was caught smoking cigarettes

Agreement that there is no harm in having a cigarette once in a while

Agreement that don't want to end up a smoker

Agreement that by 2025 hardly anybody will be smoking

Agreement that smoking in cars should be banned when children are in them

Agreement that tobacco companies should not be allowed to promote cigarettes and tobacco with cool looking packs

Agreement that want to live in a country where no one smokes

Agreement that smoking should be banned in all outdoor places where young people go

Ever tried electronic cigarettes