We must help smokers quit sooner, before they develop these deadly cancers. Rhode Island children must not be able to buy tobacco, and cigarette advertising must be strictly limited. The younger people start smoking cigarettes, the more likely they are to become strongly addicted to nicotine. Among addictive behaviors, cigarette smoking is the one most likely to take hold during adolescence. Although most teens want to quit, only small numbers of teenagers actually do.
Prevention is the key.
Adults must become better role models.