This report presents data from the 1999 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) that describes the use of tobacco products, other than cigarettes, among a nationally representative sample of middle and high school students. The report also examines the relationship between cigarette use and the use...

In February 2000, the American Legacy Foundation launched a national media campaign know as truth to counter the influence of tobacco marketing and imagery targeting youths. The primary target audience for the truth campaign is 12 to 17 year old youths who are susceptible or open to smoking. The...

This report focuses the extent to which four types of prevention education strategies measured in the 2000 National Youth Tobacco Survey are being impplemented in schools. It assess whether students believe that tobacco use prevention education programs contribute to their decision not to smoke....

Although cigarette smoking accounts for the majority of youth tobacco use, it is important to monitor use of other tobacco products. These other products - cigars, smokeless tobacco, bidis, kreteks, and pipes - pose many of the same health risks as cigarettes and may present different dangers....

Using information from a national youth tobacco survey, this report explores tobacco cessation among yoth aged 12 to 19. It describes current smoking behavior, cessation attempts, and factors that influence youth quitting behavior. This report is based on data from the 2000 National Youth...

This report explores attitudinal and normative factors that may influence adolescent intent to use or not use tobacco, as well as how these factors vary by grade, gender, and race/ethnicity. It describes developmental increases in the social appeal and acceptance of tobacco during the course of...

This report presents data from the 2000 NYTS that describe the use of tobacco products, other than cigarettes, among a nationally representative sample of middle and high school students. The report also examines the relationship between cigarette use and the use of other tobacco products. All...

In the United States, more than 4 million youth between the ages of 12 and 17 are exposed to secondhand smoke in the home. The vast majority of this exposure is a result of parental smoking in the home. This report presents information about youth exposure to secondhand smoke, with special focus...