Modifiable influences on tobacco, cannabis and other drug use in early adolescence.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/491241

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

High rates of tobacco and cannabis use by Australia s young people are a continuing concern. This study will explore the factors that influence the development of drug use from late childhood. The International Youth Development Study collected data from 5,769 students in Grades 5, 7, and 9 in Washington State, U.S., and Victoria, Australia. Findings will both increase understanding of adolescent tobacco and cannabis use in the Australian context and inform prevention policy.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2009

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $198,434.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Promotion

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Adolescent health and Well-being | Behavioural Epidemiology | Cannabis | Child Development | Cigarette Smoking | School Health Promotion | School Policies | Smoking | Substance Abuse

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