Consumption habits in adolescents are increasing, a high percent of them ingest alcoholic beverages and cigarettes whether or not they are aware of the damage it represents to their health.
Some only do it by imitation of friends or family, for others it is customary and repeatedly with the consent of the parents.
In Güines as in other territories, an important group begins to smoke between 11 and 13 years of age and begins to drink alcoholic beverages, despite the fact that the sale of both products is not allowed to those under 18.
Recent studies carried out by a multidisciplinary team from the education and public health sector, among other organizations, reveal that the majority is also a significant group that begins the consumption of these substances between the ages of 14 and 15.
Do these boys and girls know the danger it causes to health? Is it necessary to start so young with vices or consumption habits? The answer is negative, a very low percent are aware of it or few know how much alcoholic beverages or blowing puffs of smoke in the air affect their health.
They are also unaware of the diseases associated with these habits and the suffering of loved ones when they lose their lives as a result.
However, many of these adolescents and young people take advantage of their stay in public spaces to satisfy their desires and harm not only their health, but also that of those who are in the same place and become passive smokers.
Even when inquiries on the subject corroborate that the male sex is predominant, the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol is also observed a slight increase among females.
Being aware of how much your life is shortened when you use these substances is important to quitting the habit.