Prevalence and risk factors of smoking among secondary school students in Nairobi.

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OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of smoking and investigate factors that may influence smoking behaviour in secondary school students in Nairobi. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey in which a self-administered questionnaire was issued to the students. ... (Full abstract text below)

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