Experts estimate that movies with tobacco use influence up to half of all new teen smokers to start.  This adds up to 390,000 new smokers every year.

How Much Tobacco is Really in Youth-rated Movies?

• 75% of PG-13 movies have tobacco use
• 36% of G and PG movies have tobacco use

What Effect Does Smoking in the Movies Have on Youth?

• Research shows that the more youth view smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.
• Images of smoking in films show healthy, attractive people smoking.  This sends a message to the youth viewer that smokers can be attractive and healthy.  In reality, tobacco use is the #1 cause of preventable death in the U.S.

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