Smoking and Youth

Also called: Teen smoking

Nearly a quarter of high school students in the U.S. smoke cigarettes. Another 8% use smokeless tobacco. Smoking has many health risks for everyone. However, the younger you are when you start smoking, the more problems it can cause. For example:

* People who start smoking before the age of 21 have the hardest time quitting.
* About 30% of youth smokers will continue smoking and die early from a smoking-related disease.
* Teen smokers are more likely to use alcohol and illegal drugs.
* They are more likely to have panic attacks, anxiety disorders and depression.

Sources:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smokingandyouth.html

Tatarov Anton