Abstract
ObjectiveAlthough gender differences in smoking have received much attention, few studies have explored the importance of contextual effects on male and female smoking rates. The aim of this study is to examine the association between variations in city-level sex ratios and gender differences in smoking in China. MethodsParticipants included 16,866 urban residents, who were identified through multi-stage sampling conducted in 21 Chinese cities. ResultsThe study found that, independent of personal characteristics, cities with more males had higher male smoking rates and lower female rates. ConclusionsOur research underscores the importance of city-level contextual effects in understanding gender differences in smoking in China.
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