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Effects of Tobacco Control Policies and Cigarette Pricing on Smoking Initiation Among Youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Background Tobacco smoking remains a significant public health concern worldwide. With more than 15 percent of youth being current smokers according to the 2018 and 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Surveys, Bosnia and Herzegovina stands out with one of the highest youth smoking rates in Europe. This high youth smoking rate necessitates an in-depth investigation into the factors influencing smoking initiation among youth.