Health
Fewer young americans smoking, survey finds
(HealthDay) -- Smoking rates among American teens and young adults fell between 2004 and 2010, but too many of them still light up, a new federal government report reveals.
May 17, 2012
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Many teens drinking, taking drugs during school: survey
(HealthDay) -- Ninety percent of American high school students report that some of their classmates are using illicit drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, during the school day, a new survey found.
Aug 22, 2012
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Teen smoking dropped after minimum sales age rose
A new study co-authored by Stephen Buka, professor and chair of epidemiology at Brown University, reports that the Massachusetts town of Needham successfully reduced teen smoking when it raised the minimum sales age for cigarettes ...
Jun 15, 2015
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Vaping could nearly triple the chance of smoking in teens
A new study offers strong evidence that kids who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking or smokeless tobacco, researchers say.
Dec 16, 2020
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Pediatrics
Exposure to tobacco smoke significantly impacts teen health
As little as one hour of exposure to tobacco smoke per week can significantly impact the health of teens, according to a University of Cincinnati study published in the September 2018 issue of Pediatrics.
Aug 22, 2018
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US study finds children's use of e-cigarettes is up (Update)
(AP)—Children—like adults—are increasingly trying electronic cigarettes, according to the first large U.S. study to gauge use by teenage students.
Sep 5, 2013
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New York raises minimum age to buy cigarettes to 21
New York raised the minimum wage to buy cigarettes to 21 on Sunday, in its latest initiative to encourage healthier behavior among residents.
May 18, 2014
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Pediatrics
Study finds adolescent tobacco users commonly report light smoking
A new research abstract being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2016 Meeting reveals new details about teen smoking. Most young smokers report that they don't light up every day, and many smoke only a few ...
Apr 30, 2016
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Around 1 in 10 young mentally ill teens drinks, smokes, and uses cannabis
Around one in 10 young teens with mental health issues also drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and uses cannabis on a weekly basis, indicates Australian research published in the online only fully journal BMJ Open.
Feb 4, 2013
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Short daily walk might help teen smokers cut down or quit, study says
Teenagers who increased the days on which they got just 20 minutes of exercise were able to cut down on their smoking habit. And teenage smokers were more likely to quit altogether if they participated in a smoking cessation/fitness ...
Apr 9, 2013
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