Tempting tobacco; Cigars are vying for kids' attention at the smokeshop.

From: The Boston Herald | Date: August 11, 1997| Author: Beckham, Lauren | Copyright information

The popularity of cigar smoking by superstars and socialites has ignited a trend among teenagers, experts contend, and Massachusetts anti-smoking activists plan to launch an attack on the fast-growing fad.

An estimated 6 million American teenagers - more than a quarter of 14-to 19-year-olds - have smoked all or part of a cigar in the past year, the Centers for Disease Control reported in May.

"It's shocking how many kids have smoked cigars, and we are ready to...

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