This is Public Health

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A new study exploring the addictiveness of cigarettes reveals that only one cigarette a month is enough to get teens and young adults hooked. Key results show that nearly two-thirds of teens who have tried cigarettes said they smoked at least once a month, and half said they experienced symptoms of dependence. Additionally, a third of students who had ever smoked found that they had little control over the habit, and a fourth experienced withdrawal symptoms after attempting to quit. Read more.

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Looking for a new reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle? A new study finds that four combined bad habits can age you by as much as 12 years. The four habits include smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet, all of which can contribute to weight gain, heart disease, cancer and even premature death. Read more.

 

In recognition of Kick Butts Day this past March, over 60 performers joined forces and staged a six-minute flash mob scene at a shopping center in Las Vegas. This video features the professional and non-professional dancers of all ages who want to send a clear message about the negative health effects of smoking and secondhand smoke.