Many adolescents report that their first experience with cigarettes usually occurred in the presence of friends or older siblings who smoke.

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Many studies have found that peer influence and social pressure are strong determinants of adolescent smoking behavior, and that adolescents often initiate smoking through associations with peers who smoke. Siblings who smoke can also have an important impact on the smoking behavior of adolescents.

Many Adolescents Report That Their First Experience with Cigarettes Usually