A majority of those who responded, reported that they would prefer tosee the age limit for buying tobacco changed from 16 to 18 years. Oneyoung person said: "Leaving the legal age of smoking at 16 suggests thatsmoking is less harmful than alcohol," while another commented: "As I am14 and can get served cigarettes, I am finding it really hard to give upsmoking."
Jo Butcher, principal officer - promoting health and wellbeing, NCB'said: "Children and young people want better smoking preventionprogrammes and better access to support for those who are alreadysmoking. Some of the ideas they suggested included 'buddies' to helpthem give up as well as community activities to keep them active andtheir minds off cigarettes."
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