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Teens smoke rises as teen births fall in 50s contrast
The Providence Journal associate editor notes two contradictory trends: teen birth rates lowest since 1957 while tobacco use among undergraduates climbs. He cites changes in education and economy, government policy, and social norms, with Harvard’s Dr. Rigotti linking smoking to a college lifestyle and risk-taking.
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