1. List five factors identified in the article that influence the smoking habits of young girls. Copy phrases from the article that support your answers.

2. Identify other contributing factors that are not mentioned in this article.

3. Which of the factors mentioned in the article are most likely to influence teenage boys in deciding to smoke? Which are least likely to influence them?

4. According to the article, why are the numbers of women smokers increasing globally?

5. What role do the media play in influencing young people to smoke?

6. According to this article, how are Canadian restrictions on tobacco advertising compromised? List two examples.