Could Violence Prevention Programs Decrease Tobacco Use Among Teens? Yes, Research Suggests

Could violence prevention programs decrease tobacco use among teens? Yes, research suggests

One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an analysis from public health researchers at Brown University shows that the two are strongly linked. According to a study published in Substance Use & Misuse, exposure to forms of violence such as bullying, cyberbullying, sexual violence and domestic violence is associated with increased past 30-day frequency of cigarette and e-cigarette use among both …

Violence exposure linked to increased tobacco use among teens

One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an analysis from public health researchers at Brown University shows that the two are strongly linked.

Can Violence Prevention Programs Reduce Teen Tobacco Use? Research Says Yes

A groundbreaking study from Brown University brings to light a troubling nexus between adolescent exposure to violence and the escalation of cigarette and e-cigarette use. This research, poised to transform perspectives in public health and adolescent care, reveals that various forms of violence—including bullying, cyberbullying, sexual violence, and domestic violence—are intricately linked with higher frequencies of tobacco consumption among te…