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The good news: You can prevent tobacco use.

Although you may see people smoking in movies, on TV and in advertisements, most teens, adults, and athletes don't use tobacco. The nicotine in tobacco products is addictive. The best way to be tobacco free is not to start.

Nearly all tobacco use begins in youth and young adulthood—88% of adult daily smokers smoked their first cigarette before turning 18.

In the U.S, approximately:

  • 18% of high school students smoke cigarettes
  • 10% of high school students use smokeless tobacco

Young people who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers as adults.

By helping teens and young adults avoid using tobacco, we will help them live longer and healthier lives. We can make the next generation tobacco free.