An example - consumer may be suspicious of a tobacco company that undertakes a campaign to prevent underage smoking.

It suggests that bar owners and proprietors must 'make a reasonable effort to prevent smoking.'

The tobacco companies say that they, too, share the objective of preventing under-age smoking; their products, they frequently assert, are intended for adults.

The greatest emphasis is on preventing smoking among teen-agers.

For a while, New York has been the national caboose when it comes to preventing smoking in kids.

On the contrary, a major investment in child care and after-school programs is one of the most effective strategies we have for preventing teen-age smoking.

He also intends to focus his efforts on preventing smoking, which Dr. Lipsman said was the single most preventable cause of death and disease.

Since billboard restrictions do not help prevent smoking, billboards should be entitled to First Amendment protection.

"This was an attack on locking bathrooms to prevent smoking," he said of the article.

To the Editor: Raising cigarette prices is one of the most effective ways to prevent and reduce smoking.