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Media advisory: Teen smoking rates decline significantly

CDC MMWR Teleconference

WHO: Dr. Terry Pechacek, CDC smoking and health expert

WHAT: To discuss an article in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, “Trends in Cigarette Smoking Among High School Students- United States, 1991-2001.”

Dr. Pechacek will highlight findings of a new CDC report showing that although one in four U.S. high school students still smoke cigarettes, prevalence rates among this group have been declining since 1997. If this pattern continues, the United States could achieve the 2010 national objective of reducing current smoking rates among high school students to 16 percent or less.

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2002

12:00 – 12:30 PM ET

Brief remarks followed by Q/A.

WHERE: At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial 866-254-5942 Teleconference name: CDC

A full transcript of this teleconference will be available today following the teleconference on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media

This teleconference will also be audio webcast. Listen LIVE online at www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people’s health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national and international organizations.

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