DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i05.0035

Pages: 496-497

Tobacco smoking is becoming a serious problem among young people and is associated with many health issues in both males and females. Social, cultural and physical factors play an important role in the increasing prevalence of tobacco smoking among youth; however, these factors can be controlled. Introducing a comprehensive health education policy focusing on age appropriate messages beginning at an early age is effective to stop smoking and has proven effective in preventing tobacco smoking among young individuals. Properly implemented, comprehensive anti-smoking education policies provide an excellent return on investment in preventing expensive and debilitating long term smoking-related health problems.