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Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows A new study found that exposure to neighborhood violence in Denver leads some teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier than their peers. The study, which analyzed data from over 1,100 Latino and African American teens, found that […]

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Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks

Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks Tobacco use among adolescents has decreased significantly over the past few decades, but e-cigarette use remains a complex problem for public health and policy. Many adolescents who smoke or vape are aware of the health risks associated with tobacco use, […]

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