Tobacco use is associated with both heart disease and cancer, just to mention two illnesses – there are more. Based on your research of credible sources of consumer health information, what are the current trends in smoking among youth and young adults (for this essay will define the age group as 13-24)? Has the trend been going up or down and in what tobacco products? What prevention efforts seem to be working? Are the prevention efforts in public schools effective? Are there prevention efforts on social media platforms or not? Explain. One new trend seems to be in vaping Link  (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/5-truths-you-need-to-know-about-vaping)

Is vaping a good alternative or not so good alternative to smoking?

What prevention efforts still need to continue or what new prevention efforts or programs need to start regarding tobacco use among youth?

Prepare a 3-5 page APA formatted essay, doubled spaced, New Times Roman or Arial, 12 font with a cover sheet about this topic.