Tobacco use is started and established primarily during adolescence.2,3 Nearly 9 out of 10 cigarette smokers first tried smoking by age 18, and 99% first tried smoking by age 26.1,3 Each day in the United States, more than 3,200 youth aged 18 years or younger smoke their first cigarette, and an additional 2,100 youth and young adults become daily cigarette smokers.3 Flavorings in tobacco products can make them more appealing to youth.4 In 2014, 73% of high school students and 56% of middle school students who used tobacco products in the past 30 days reported using a flavored tobacco product during that time
"I'm not going to sit here and tell you that she should have it, but you know, she's 16, and 16-year-olds do stupid things," said Leone, who's also a teacher
Make sure everyone can leave your house in less than two minutes and that you have a planned meeting spot at a safe distance
Making an informed choice means understanding the risks, costs, and long-term considerations of each
