Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, experts say
November 20, 2025 07:53 am
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, Specialist Respiratory Physician Dr. Duminda Yasaratne at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital stated.
Dr. Duminda Yasaratne noted that a large number of students begin experimenting with cigarettes at the age of 14 or 15.
Attending a media briefing organized by the Health Promotion Bureau, Dr. Yasaratne noted that smoking at such a young age can greatly contribute to the development of lung-related illnesses.
