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October 23, 2025Asian Journal of Education and Social StudiesOpen Access

Unravelling the Persistence of Adolescent Smoking: The Paradox and the Philippine Distinction

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FMF.S. Jingle Cheryl L. Mestidio

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Commentary highlights e-cigarette use amid strong awareness in Philippine adolescents, suggesting deeper regulatory needs.

Key Points

  • Adolescent smoking persists despite awareness of harm, challenging prevention methods wholly.
  • E-cigarette usage rises among youth in the Philippines, revealing significant public health gaps.
  • Analysis focuses on peer influence and marketing strategies as core mechanisms driving behaviors.
  • Systemic reforms, including policy enforcement, are essential to mitigate the tobacco industry’s impact.

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F.S. Jingle Cheryl L. Mestidio (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f984011881b68f3b7ae5ebhttps://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i102574
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