- Researchers found a link between violence and tobacco use.
- They studied tobacco use among many young people.
- The research counted different kinds of violence exposures.
- Many young people reported having one or more experiences.
- Exposure to violence was linked to more tobacco use.
- The more violence youth saw, the higher the risk.
- Schools and health workers should check students and help.
- Helping early can lower tobacco use among youth.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies and tests thingsResearchers
- violence — harm that people cause to other people
- tobacco — a plant used to make cigarettes and smoke
- exposure — being near or experiencing something badexposures
- risk — the chance that something bad happens
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Discussion questions
- Do you think schools should help students?
- Have you seen young people use tobacco?
- What can schools do to help students?
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