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ACTIVITY 1: Tobacco and Nicotine Use – The Health Consequences

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ACTIVITY 1: Tobacco and Nicotine Use – The Health Consequences

For Teachers / Grades 7 / Activity 1 / Survey

This survey asks you questions about tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, vapes, smokeless tobacco and nicotine pouches. Maybe you don't know much about tobacco or nicotine products, or maybe you know someone who uses it? Just answer based on what you think. Answer as honestly as you can. If you do not want to answer a question, you can skip it. This survey is anonymous!

Part 1

Have you ever tried cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs?
During the last 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes?
Have you ever tried a vape?
During the last 30 days, on how many days did you vape?
Have you ever used chewing tobacco snuff or dip?
During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip?
How many of your four closest friends smoke or use vapes?
How many of your four closest friends use chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip?
If one of your best friends offered you a cigarette, vape or other tobacco or nicotine product, would you try it?
Do you think it is safe to smoke or use vapes/cigarettes or other tobacco or nicotine products for only a year or two, as long as you quit after that?

Part 2

Do you think most middle school students smoke?
Do you think most middle school students use vapes?
Do you think most high schoolers smoke?
Do you think most high school students use vapes?
Do you think most young males use smokeless tobacco?
Have you ever felt pressured to use tobacco or nicotine?
Have you learned ways to say "no" to offers of tobacco and nicotine?
Do you think there are health consequences from using tobacco and nicotine?
Do you think it is easy or difficult to quit using tobacco and nicotine?
Do you think most young people like or dislike being around smokers?

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