Ethan started smoking menthol cigarettes because he wanted to be "cool." He wanted to be like the people he saw in movies and commercials. In this video, he describes how smoking affected his health.
Minority Institute • August 28, 2024
Ethan started smoking menthol cigarettes because he wanted to be "cool." He wanted to be like the people he saw in movies and commercials. In this video, he describes how smoking affected his health and shares that he had two smoking-related strokes. This powerful story illustrates why quitting is one of the best decisions you can make for your health.
The Institute appreciates WAPT-TV for providing coverage of the Inaugural Teen Summit.
Epidemiologist Warren Jones gave a brief presentation on the health risks of vaping and tobacco to the 7th and 8th grade students.
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