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Avg age of school-going children picking up drugs, smoking habit in 10 Indian cities around 13 yrs: study

Avg age of school-going children picking up drugs, smoking habit in 10 Indian cities around 13 yrs: study

The Hindu
Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:48:35 AM UTC

A study reveals the average age for Indian schoolchildren to start using drugs and smoking is around 13 years, highlighting urgent intervention needs.

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