VTSF April 2008 Fact for Life

VTSF FACT FOR LIFE #16

Did you know ...?

In recent years, the number of kids who try cigars has been as much or greater than those who try smoking cigarettes -- and the number of female youth who try cigars is growing too.

Source: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids 2008 Report on Cigar Smoking Harms

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

"VTSF Facts for Life," a monthly e-mail providing statistics on the toll of tobacco to Virginians and the Commonwealth of Virginia, is presented by the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation.

Public Affairs Office

Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation

email: rfoster@vtsf.org

phone: (804) 225-3947

web: http://www.vtsf.org

For more information on tobacco prevention and cessation programs for youths and parents in Virginia, visit www.vtsf.org, ydouthink.com or ystreet.ydou think.com.