From Good News Network: Based on a nationwide study conducted by the FDA and CDC, there has been a significant reduction of approximately 25% in smoking rates among teenagers in high school compared to the previous year. The survey indicates that only 12.6% of high school students currently use tobacco products, marking a notable decline from the 21% recorded in 2009.
Smoking Rates Decline In High Schoolers
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