"Smoking is cool again because the 70s & 80s is back in fashion." Teenage rise in smoking

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"Smoking is cool again because the 70s & 80s is back in fashion." Teenage rise in smoking

Smoking rates among Irish teenagers have started to rise after more than two decades of decline. The Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland say levels dropped from 40% in 1995 to 13% by 2015. However now it has risen to 14%. Meanwhile Gardai are appealing to students starting college this week to avoid the dangers of taking drugs. Henry McKean met students and seasoned smokers in Limerick City. If you were affected by anything in this report, contact the Samaritans on 116 123

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"Smoking is cool again because the 70s & 80s is back in fashion." Teenage rise in smoking