Every day, nearly 3,000 young people under the age of 18 become regular smokers. Of these at least 1,000 will eventually die of smoking-related illnesses. The number of youth using tobacco products is on the rise despite years of prevention efforts. More than 5 million children living today will die prematurely because of a decision they will make as adolescents - the decision to smoke cigarettes.
Most people think that a greater percentage of the population smokes, than it actually does.
It is not the norm. It is not something that everyone does. Click on any of the links below to find out more information about tobacco use in the United States.