Peera, families, and Media
Peers have the most influence on important issues such as making decisions about post-secondary schools.
3,000 teens start smoking every day.
Every day 1200 Americans die from smoking-related illnesses. 1/3 of teens who start smoking will eventually die from it.
It doesn't. Teens who grow up with parents/siblings/friends who smoke will have a greater chance of at least experimenting with smoking. Cigarette ads never influenced me to try smoking. Antismokers would argue Joe Camel influenced teens to look into smoking. But I disagree with that too. I'm not gonna try Camels just because I saw a cartoon character in Camel ads during the 90s. The high prices might be a bigger influence on teens who wanna stop smoking. Although it's illegal for them to buy cigs under 18 in most states anyway. Cigarette ads are a thing of the past based on 2012.
all of them. Providing smoking is legal in that particular country.
Yes. Smoking ads make teens think that it's cool to smoke. Smoking kills thousands of people every year, it's not cool.
No.
Young teens
Fewer than one in four teens smoke.
Low self-esteem can intensify the impact of various influences on teen decision making because individuals with low self-esteem may have less confidence in themselves and their own judgment, making them more susceptible to external influences such as peer pressure or media messages. They may seek validation and acceptance from others, leading them to prioritize fitting in or gaining approval over making decisions based on their own values and beliefs. Additionally, low self-esteem can also lead to negative coping strategies or self-destructive behaviors, further impacting decision making.
Every day 1200 Americans die from smoking-related illnesses.1/3 of teens who start smoking will eventually die from it.
Teens who smoke, are more likely to start drinking alcohol and taking drugs than teens who don't smoke. People who start smoking at a young age, are at a greater risk of getting lung cancer.