title: Adolescent smoking.
abstract: Most smokers start experimenting with cigarettes in early adolescence. This paper describes the factors which influence the development of the smoking habit. Methods of intervention, both in and out of the classroom, are discussed. Recommendations for further legislation and increased taxation on tobacco are supported.
authors.affiliation: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, England.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: McKinlay
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D000074606:Smoking Prevention