Health Info Public Health March 2015

Tobacco and youth

In New Brunswick, 14.1% of grade 6 to 12 students say they have smoked more than once.

Tobacco and youth The tobacco industry must “replace” the smokers who die from smoking or manage to quit.

To attract new young smokers, the industry markets cigarettes with different flavours (e.g. mint, strawberry, orange) to hide the bad taste of tobacco. Tobacco and youth

The industry also offers “light” and “mild” cigarettes. But be careful! A brand of light cigarettes can contain a higher level of nicotine or tar than another brand of regular cigarettes! Tobacco and youth

So-called “smoke-free” tobacco is not “danger-free”. Plug or chewing tobacco also creates nicotine addiction and poses health risks. Tobacco and youth

Cigarette smoke is dangerous! Even a little just once in a while is too much!