Number: HARD-004 Description: Are more young people smoking now than ten years ago, or have certain factors (such as the rising cost of cigarettes, nascent health concerns, parental second-hand smoke, anti-smoking advertisements) limited the appeal of smoking? Narrative: Information regarding statistical reports of young smokers, in addition to reasons young people may begin smoking are on topic. Anti-smoking propaganda efforts and its perceived effects on the youth market are relevent. Measures the government has taken to curtail youth smoking are on topic. Lawsuits brought against tobacco companies are off-topic.