Kids Are Likely To Pick Up Smoking From Their Mothers

A recent study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration discovered that children between the ages of 12 and 17 are three times more likely to pick up smoking if their mothers partake in the habit. According to WTOP.com, "Of the teens whose mothers smoke, 16.9 percent are smokers, compared to 5.8 percent of teens whose mothers are smoke-free." However, data from the study also shows that there has been a decline in teen smoking. Between 2002 and 2009, the rate of teen smoking has dropped 3.7 percent. The full report can be found through SAMHSA's website.