Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
Te negative effects of tobacco use are well documented: cigarette smoking has been linked to cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The earlier a person initiates smoking, the greater their risk for long-term health problems and nicotine addiction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 5 high school students currently uses some form of tobacco. NM-YRRS measures tobacco use, attitudes, and behaviors among New Mexico students in grades 6–12.
Recommended Citation
FitzGerald, C; J Padilla; D Green; and L Penaloza. "New Mexico Youth Risk & Resiliency 2013 Survey Results Report: Tobacco Use and Related Behaviors." (2015). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/prc-reports-documents/29
Comments
This report was produced by the NM Department of Health, the NM Public Education Department, and the University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center. The NM-YRRS receives support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in cooperation with the NM PED through Grant number 1U87PS004195-01.