Smoking tobacco is becoming increasingly popular among young people, with potentially serious effects on their health. Explain some reasons for this problem and suggest some possible solution

These days, there have being a significant

rise

in the

use

of

tobacco

among the younger generation and it is becoming alarming

due to

the havoc it has on human health.

This

essay will explain the reasons for the increase in the

use

of

tobacco

and provide likely solutions to curb

this

attitude.

Firstly

, the

rise

in the smoking of

tobacco

among young

people

can be

due to

peer pressure. When young adults go to school their friends might influence them negatively by asking them to try taking

tobacco

in an attempt to "feel among" they indulge in taking

tobacco

and later become addicted.

For example

, a survey was conducted in Ilorin Kwara State on the

use

of

tobacco

and it showed that young

people

had the highest proportion of its

use

compared to older adults and most of them noted that it was their friends that introduced them to the act in school.

Furthermore

, what has brought a significant

rise

in the

use

of

tobacco

among young

people

is because of the increase in crime rate among them, crimes

such

as internet fraud, pickpockets, car hijacking, and rape are common among these age groups. The health problem associated with the

use

of

tobacco

includes increased risk of lung cancer and other forms of cancer, respiratory infection, lungs collapse, low immunity and anorexia that can lead to weight loss. Some possible solutions to curb

this

problem include, the

use

of age restrictions for admission into university should be encouraged and children below 18 years should not be granted admission into the university because they are more vulnerable to peer pressure.

Secondly

, the government should provide more job opportunities for graduates and even vocational opportunities for

people

that don't have a tertiary education in other to reduce crime rates in society.

Furthermore

, children should be properly trained by their parents and good morals should be instilled. Religious leaders

also

can help curb

this

attitude by telling them what is right. In conclusion, despite the

rise

in the

use

of

tobacco

among younger

people

, they still remain a very strong source for the workforce in every nation.

Therefore

, parents, religious leaders and the government have a very significant role to play in ensuring that

this

age group live a responsible and healthy life.