Teen years are an important time for everyone. It’s when we develop many of the personality traits and habits that will stay with us into our adulthood. Forming habits in this period can also be dangerous as it could have long-term effects on our health.
In adolescence, many children experiment with smoking or vaping. But this behaviour can become habit-forming when combined with other risk factors. According to Action on Smoking and Health, these risks include; parents, siblings and friends smoking; the ease of obtaining cigarettes; socio-economic status; exposure to tobacco marketing; and depictions of smoking in the media.
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