TY - JOUR ID - 26304 TI - Exploring Factors Influencing Smoking Behaviour in Malaysia JO - Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention JA - APJCP LA - en SN - 1513-7368 Y1 - 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 13 IS - 4 SP - 1125 EP - 1130 KW - Cigarette smoking behaviour KW - determinants KW - Tobacco policy KW - Malaysia DO - N2 - Objective: The objective of present study is to investigate the determinants of smoking behaviour among adultsin Malaysia. Method: Findings of the Third National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS-3) by the Ministryof Health, Malaysia, were used. The sample consisted of 34,539 observations. A logistic regression model wasthus applied to estimate the probability to participate in smoking. Results: Age, income, gender, marital status,ethnicity, employment status, residential area, education, lifestyle and health status were statistically significantin affecting the likelihood of smoking. Specifically, youngsters, low income earners, males, unmarried individuals,Malays, employed individuals, rural residents and primary educated individuals were more likely to smoke.Conclusion: In conclusion, socio-demographic, lifestyle and health factors have significant impacts on smokingparticipation in Malaysia. Based on these empirical findings, several policy implications are suggested. UR - https://journal.waocp.org/article_26304.html L1 - https://journal.waocp.org/article_26304_6dab02616eda0c9e2ec05a2a357e92d4.pdf ER -