More and more teenagers start smoking each day. What starts out as something new and exciting can turn into a deadly habit. It is important for teens to know that smoking at a young age can have a negative effect on their entire lives.
New Smokers
An estimated 3,000 teens smoke their first cigarette each day, 1,000 of whom will die from tobacco-related causes.
Lungs
The lungs of teens who smoke will not develop fully, which puts them at higher risk for lung disease.
U.S. Percentage
In the United States, about 20 percent of teens consider themselves to be regular smokers.
Habit Forming
Roughly 75 percent of teen smokers will continue smoking into their adult lives.
Physical Fitness
Teens who smoke have poor physical fitness compared to teens who do not. This puts them at risk for obesity, which can lead to several diseases.
Peer Pressure
A teenager is 13 times more likely to start smoking if he has friends who smoke.
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