Smoking and young generation:

More Presentations from Dr.Naina Mohamed Pakkir Maideen

 

§  Many kids start using tobacco by age 11and many are addicted by age 14.

§  Teens are often influenced by TV, movies, the Internet, advertising, and their own friends.

§  Smoking parents should quit first to influence their children.

§  Parents should talk to their kids about the ill effects of smoking.

§  CDC recommends the parents to offer their smoking kids with 5 Ds to get through the tough times:

o  Delay: The craving will go away with time.

o  Deep breath: Take a few calming deep breaths.

o  Drink water: It will help flush out the chemicals.

o  Do something else: Find a new, healthy habit.

o  Discuss: Talk about your thoughts and feelings.

§  Let’s make the next generation tobacco-free!