Teenage Smoking

Smoking is one of the biggest health issues in the United States, but it is more prominent in youth. According to the health-based site, "More than 90 percent of grown-up smokers report that they began smoking as adolescents"(Brody). There are various elements that contribute to the rise of smoking habits in the society. It has become a social norm, as an acceptable act such as friends and family gatherings, during a stroll with loved ones. Smoking is used as a relaxing technique while ignoring its long-term consequences. A huge number of youngsters begin smoking cigarettes consistently. As appeared by the Report of Surgeon General “Every day, more than 3,200 people younger than 18 years of age smoke their first cigarette and an estimated 2100 …show more content…
Teenagers, who smoke, spend a considerable amount of cash to fulfill their cravings. If an individual smokes a pack a day for $6/per pack then that individual will spend $2,190.00 per year, which is negligible to ultimate price of death, but it is still an issue for a teen smoker. A smoker pays more in medical bills than a non-smoker. As per CDC Fact sheet, there is a difference of $4,260 per year in medical bills of a smoker and a non-smoker. The solution of smoking is education. Education is the key to increase smoking cessations. There is a negative correlation between smoking and educational level. For example, Smoking prevalence drops from 41.4% to 17.8% when an individual has an associate degree rather than a GED (CDC). College education with an associate degree should be compulsory for every individual with the commencement of health education and smoking disadvantages course during the high school years. During the educational years the students should be demonstrated the effects of smoking and other drugs for life via role-plays and …show more content…
This does influence smokers as well as the general population around them. American youth is at high danger of smoking so they end up harming their health at early ages. Consistently, a huge number of individuals around the world die from the lung disease caused by smoking. Smoking can cause series of cancers, heart diseases and other physiological issues that can affect a smoker’s health in a negative manner. The damage caused by smoking is irreversible. Educating the community will play a vital role in increasing the awareness of health lifestyle. We as human learn from our environment. Health education, which focuses on smoking hazards, should be incorporated into the school and college curriculum. Other individuals, who cannot obtain the education in the school setting, should be provided the essential information via county libraries, informational pamphlets, anti-tobacco seminars, and campaigns. Many of children observe their parents smoke and imitate their actions. In order to stop children to make this unhealthy choice parents has to quit smoking. Teens are less likely to begin smoking tobacco because their role model has set a good example for them. Encouraging teenagers to participate in sports will also help to prevent them from smoking habits. Smoking cessation for everyone with the help of education is an unrealistic and very optimistic goal but it’s a