The Smarter than Smoking priority is to reduce and prevent tobacco use among our young people. Whilst research is showing that fewer young people are taking up smoking overall and use is relatively low for those up to 15 years old, it is higher for those 16-17 years old[1]. This is important because the majority of adult smokers started as teenagers and are more likely to continue smoking[2]. If tobacco use continues, the risks associated with smoking, particularly to health and fitness – have a large detrimental effect.
