Which is kind of ironic considering the health consequences that you get after you start smoking. These numbers provided by the Surgeon General and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are not encouraging. But smoking among girls is on the rise. Girls who smoke are portrayed in cigarette ads as desirable and independent, often by models that are slim, attractive and athletic. More than 22 million adult women smoke in the US, according to the American Lung Association.
Tobacco products are the leading cause of premature, preventable death among women.
Tend to have weaker attachments to parents and family and stronger attachments to peers and friends. Perceive smoking prevalence to be higher than it actually is. Are inclined to risk taking and rebelliousness. Have a weaker commitment to school or religion. Have less knowledge of the adverse consequences of smoking.