The growing epidemic: a survey of smoking habits and attitudes toward smoking among students in grades 7 through 12 in Toledo and Lucas County (Ohio) public schools-1964 and 1971.

The increased smoking among boys and particularly girls, in a recent 7 year period, is of epidemic proportions. In combating this trend, the precepts and examples of key adults, especially parents, teachers, and physicians, are stressed, as well as the important role of the children's peers.