US: Cigarette ads increase smoking among teens
Increased exposure to cigarette advertisements in convenience, liquor, and small grocery stores is linked to higher smoking rates among teens, according to a new study. The study found that teens who visited stores with more cigarette advertisements, and at a higher frequency, were 11% more likely to start smoking than the group average. The authors of the study concluded that regulating cigarette advertisements is crucial to curbing smoking among young adults. Medical News Today.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195179.php
Date Posted: 28 July 2010
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