Age 12-13 seems to be the magic age to get them hooked
As a community pharmacist, I often ask "how old were you when you
started smoking?" 12-13 years old is frequently the response I get from
people who are desperate to quit. Some studies have shown a 44% rate of
mental health issues among people still smoking and that depression can
become a problem after smoking cessation. Tobacco companies do not need
anyone's research to find their target market. Depressed teens. Healthy
lifestyle programs in schools might be the answer.
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Age 12-13 seems to be the magic age to get them hooked
As a community pharmacist, I often ask "how old were you when you
started smoking?" 12-13 years old is frequently the response I get from
people who are desperate to quit. Some studies have shown a 44% rate of
mental health issues among people still smoking and that depression can
become a problem after smoking cessation. Tobacco companies do not need
anyone's research to find their target market. Depressed teens. Healthy
lifestyle programs in schools might be the answer.
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