Sociodemographic predictors of tobacco smoking among expatriate and national adolescents in the United Arab Emirates

Tobacco use among adolescents is an important public health concern as it causes various forms of smokingrelated health problems and can create a gateway for other substance abuse.This study examined the prevalence, profile and predictors of tobacco use among expatriate and national adolescents living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Using a cross-sectional study design (2007-2009), we collected data on the prevalence of tobacco use in 6363...