THE  FACTS

about vaping, tobacco,
and marijuana use

The Facts

The health risks of smoking, vaping, using chewing tobacco, and exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke are serious. According to the American Medical Association, “tobacco use is
the No. 1 cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States.”

Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to you and your baby. Quitting at any time during your pregnancy—especially in the early stages—is one of the best things you can do for your baby’s health. Get the facts about smoking and pregnancy and learn how to become, and stay, smokefree for you and your family.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately 90 percent of all smokers start before age 18  —
and that the average age for a new smoker is 13. Young people
need to be informed about the facts about smoking and the addictive qualities of nicotine from multiple sources. Parents are the most important source and have the most impact, but teachers, school counselors, family members, and friends can also be helpful.