Smoking tobacco is becoming increasingly popular among young people with potentially serious effects on their health. Explain some reasons for this problem and suggest some possible solution.

In recent years, cigarette consumption in adolescents has grown,

consequently

increasing the chances of developing health-related issues.

This

essay will be reviewing some possible sources of

this

problem

as well as

methods to prevent it. One possible reason for

this

occurrence is that smoking is highly prominent in several aspects of media,

such

as the Internet, films and social media. Generally, it is portrayed in a likeable matter, with some even saying it is notably glorified.

As a result

of

this

,

children

often pick up

this

habit

out of the notion that it is interesting and will possibly result in enthusiastic comments from peers.

Furthermore

, when it comes to peers, often it is close relatives and friends that introduce smoking to each other. A major percentage of adults consume tobacco,

thus

children

often are exposed to

this

habit

at a very young age by caretakers. As they are impressionable and inquisitive about their surroundings, they are likely to mimic the behaviour.

For example

, surveys conducted by the University of Colorado in local secondary educational institutions in 2009 suggested that

children

with parents that were heavy smokers were inclined by more than 65% to develop smoking as a

habit

. Parents should be more cautious when indulging in

such

activities around adolescents as one way to prevent

this

issue from arising.

Additionally

, not only should

children

be discouraged by guardians to not partake, but

also

be appropriately lectured on the manner. Another way to possibly counteract smoking in adolescents is to encourage and

further

apply more lectures on the topic in educational institutions.

Although

there exist already a large number of lessons opposing

this

topic, there is not enough variety and a suitable approach.

This

subject should adequately and inclusively be brought up which will lead to more awareness and knowledge

on

Change preposition

of

show examples

the detrimental effects of tobacco consumption.

As a result

of

this

, fewer pupils will be acknowledging it as a sociable

habit

or exciting hobby and rather as an unnecessary addiction.

To conclude

, the growth of tobacco use among younger people is

due to

inappropriate exposure, usually presented as acceptable and even favourable.

However

,

this

has a majorly adverse effect on health which can only be combated by raising awareness and discouragement both in media and by the people that surround us, especially parents and educators.