Preventing cancer by controlling youth tobacco use.
OBJECTIVE
To review the epidemiology and prevention of teen smoking and the risks of smoking among survivors of childhood cancer.


METHODS
Research articles, government reports, and surveys.


CONCLUSIONS
Nicotine dependence often begins with the first few cigarettes smoked during adolescence. Teen tobacco use is fueled by the attractive social images that tobacco companies create for their products. Curtailing the sale of tobacco to minors and increasing their price decreases availability. Banning smoking in schools and public places reduces smoking opportunities.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses have an important role to play in the battle against tobacco-induced malignancies through collaboration with community efforts or state initiatives.
DiFranza
Joseph R
JR
Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
Wellman
Robert J
RJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000329:Advertising / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D003132:Commerce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States