Lesson 7-7:
The Decision to Smoke
Procedures: 1.
Using the Interview with a Smoker worksheet as a guide, ask students to share their findings with the class. Use a large poster or bulletin board to compile the following information:
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What was the average age at which smokers started smoking?
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How many smokers started out intending to become a smoker?
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How many smokers have tried to quit?
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What were the reasons most smokers tried to quit?
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How did most smokers feel when they tried to quit?
Review the results in light of the information offered in Lesson 7-4: W
More than 8 out of every 10 adult smokers say they started smoking before the age of 18.
When did you first start smoking?
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More than 7 out of 10 young people who are regular smokers or smokeless tobacco users report that they continue to use tobacco because they find it hard to quit.
Why do you continue to smoke?
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