The findings, published in the August issue of Addictive Behaviors , suggest that early interventions are needed to prevent young people in these communities from lighting up. In addition, early drug use is related to other serious problems, such as delinquent behaviors, and family and social problems," Yu added. In conducting the study, Yu and colleagues from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Boston College and the University of South Carolina asked black teenagers living in public housing in three large U. The study authors found that these teens were 2. The investigators pointed out that teens living in public housing may be more afraid, have poorer social relationships and more psychological strain, which could contribute to the higher rates of smoking. The researchers added that smoking prevention programs in public housing communities should target young children.
Black Teens in Public Housing Twice As Likely to Smoke: Study
Black Teens in Public Housing Twice As Likely to Smoke: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
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