A study of 253 teenagers found that the "risk takers" in the group were more likely to try fruit flavored cigarettes.

"Teens who gravitate toward novel experiences are especially drawn to cigarettes described as having an appealing sweet flavor," said Dr. Kenneth Manning of Colorado State University, author of the study.

Dr. Manning's research results reinforce a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban fruit-flavored cigarettes starting in September 2009.

This study appeared in the journal Tobacco Control.

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