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Age of smoking initiation (current smokers only) among LGBQ and general population youth, Missouri Youth Tobacco Survey and Out, Proud and Healthy Survey, Missouri, 2011–2012. Abbreviation: LGBQ, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and questioning.
| Age of Initiation, y | General Population, % | LGBQ, % |
|---|---|---|
| 8 or younger | 6.0 | 1.4 |
| 9 or 10 | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| 11 or 12 | 18.3 | 17.5 |
| 13 or14 | 31.5 | 30.1 |
| 15 or 16 | 30.1 | 32.9 |
| 17 or older | 6.6 | 14.7 |
