HHS HealthBeat (October 01, 2007)

Teens who start to smoke

Researcher Joseph DiFranza of the University of Massachusetts Medical School says the first cigarette isn’t worth the risk.

"Ten percent of the kids who became addicted felt symptoms of addiction after their first cigarette. So we advise all kids don’t try that first cigarette to see if you’re relaxed.’’ (10 seconds)

Last revised: May, 26 2008