Children of Divorced Parents More Likely to Start Smoking

Both daughters and sons from divorced families are significantly more likely to initiate smoking in comparison to their peers from intact families, shows a new analysis of 19,000 Americans.

This University of Toronto study, published online this month in the journal Public Health, shows that men who experienced parental divorce before they turned 18 had 48-per-cent higher odds of ever smoking 100 or more cigarettes than men whose parents did not divorce. Women from divorced families were also at risk, with 39-per-cent higher odds of smoking in comparison to women from intact families.

source: http://www.newswise.com/articles/children-of-divorced-parents-more-likely-to-start-smoking

This is something I will keep in mind when I am out and see younger people smoking, which always gives me a sad feeling. I really wish that young people would love and cherish every bit of their health which is the most precious thing we humans have.