Institutional Declaration for the First Generation of Tobacco-Free Youth

According to data from the World Health Organization, more than 8 million people die every year in the world due to tobacco: more than 7 million of these deaths are due to direct tobacco consumption and around 1,3 million , are a consequence of the exposure of non-smokers to second-hand smoke

Tobacco is also the cause of more than 80% of cases of lung and larynx cancer, but also between 30% and 50% of cases of bladder, oropharynx, esophagus or mouth cancer2. Up to 16 different types of cancer are associated with its consumption.

In the Community of Madrid, 21,2% of young people between 14 and 18 years old say they have smoked in the last thirty days, and in turn 53% of students between the same ages acknowledge having ever tried an electronic cigarette. , 7% more than the national average.

Given that it represents a health problem for the entire population, especially for young people, it is necessary to prevent smoking and new forms of consumption, with the aim of promoting the First Generation of Tobacco-Free Youth by 2030.

Effective strategies to achieve this objective are: education, information and awareness, promoting public policies that protect children and young people to generate real change and guarantee the right of all people to live healthily and in a safe environment. healthy environment.

This must be a commitment to the present generation and new generations and requires concerted action at the individual, community and government levels.

That is why, within the framework of the protection of youth against smoking and new tobacco products, the Rey Juan Carlos University expresses its willingness to join the Alliance of the Tobacco-Free Youth Movement, assuming the objective of achieving the First Generation of Youth Free of Tobacco in 2030 and committing to promote policies that favor environments that do not invite young people to smoke.