The best way to reduce the numbers of smokers is only by stopping them when they start. Most of the youngsters who start smoking at a tender age of 13-14 years are not even aware of the ill-effects and risks of smoking. Young smokers face problems like addiction to nicotine, getting linked with other drugs and often suffers from respiratory and non-respiratory problems. Most people who start smoking in their young age, keep this habit for the rest of their lives.

According to several studies, physical activities of the youngsters are inversely related to their smoking habits. People who have never smoked are healthy and have a proper lung function as the growth rate of lung is reduced due to smoking. Another study of US high schools shows that students who participate in one outdoor game are less likely to be a regular smoker by 40%. Lack of self confidence is often considered as the reason for the growth of smoking habits, especially among the youngsters. Proper counseling should be provided to youngsters who are hooked onto smoking so that it helps them to reduce the peer influences. People who have never smoked always have a healthy body and mind unlike regular smokers.Teenagers who smoke suffer from shortness of breadth almost three times than the non-smokers. Smoking is often associated with risky behaviors like fighting and indulging in unprotected sex. The youngsters need to be informed about the addictiveness of nicotine and professional assistance should be provided, if required.