FFY 2009 Annual Synar Reports: Youth Tobacco Sales
June 2, 2010 Tobacco use is the leading cause of death and disease in the United States, with 443,000 deaths annually attributed to smoking. Researchers have found that tobacco use begins as a pediatric issue. About 80% of adult smokers report that they started smoking before the age of 18. This report, titled, FFY 2009 Annual Synar Reports Youth Tobacco Sale, proves that if we can stop youth from beginning to smoke while they are underage, the chance they will become smokers in adulthood is very slim. This report outlines the national weighted average rate of tobacco sales to . . .
