Table 1

Impact of the age restriction law on regular smoking*

Adjusted OR (95% CI)VIFp Value
FSM1.87 (1.66 to 2.11)1.230.0005
Law0.67 (0.55 to 0.81)3.000.0005
Law*FSM1.29 (0.95 to 1.76)1.380.102
Age1.74 (1.67 to 1.81)1.320.0005
Year1.02 (0.98 to 1.06)2.830.325
Male0.54 (0.50 to 0.58)1.000.0005
White ethnicity1.53 (1.31 to 1.78)1.080.0005
Ever alcohol use5.81 (4.75 to 7.12)1.450.0005
Ever drug use10.99 (9.98 to 12.10)1.150.0005
Constant−12.940.0005
  • * Smoking at least one cigarette per week.

  • FSM, pupils eligible for free school meals; VIF, variance inflation factor.