Parental influence on teen smoking by grade in Delaware
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Why This Indicator Matters
The health and well-being of adolescents and teenagers in communities nationwide is endangered by alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Common social and environmental risk factors such as poor education, family-related stress and exposure to drugs and drug-abusing peers have been shown to contribute significantly to use of drugs and alcohol. Periods of transition, and the new challenges and environments that often come with these transitional times in young people's lives, are considered especially high risk periods for drug use.
Every young person in danger of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use has different needs, and drug abuse prevention strategies should be targeted to accommodate the specific needs of the individuals involved. Strategies may focus on psychological and emotional support, drug and alcohol education initiatives or comprehensive intervention.
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Influencing factors among percentage of 8th and 11th graders who report smoking in the past month, Delaware.
NA= several questions no longer asked beginning in 2019
Data Source: Delaware School Survey, Center for Drug and Health Studies, University of Delaware
Footnotes: Data last updated 02/2020