WEST VIRGINIA KEY FACTS
In 2015, 40.8% of West Virginia high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among West Virginia high school youth, 18.8% reported currently smoking cigarettes.
PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN WEST VIRGINIA
There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. It causes stroke, lung cancer, and coronary heart disease in adults. West Virginia has a tradition of adopting comprehensive local smoke-free policies throughout the state. Currently, over 60% of the state is protected by comprehensive county or city ordinances that prohibit smoking in all indoor areas of workplaces, restaurants, and bars. As more communities and counties adopt smoke-free laws, West Virginia has continued to inform efforts that protect residents from exposure to secondhand smoke. Upon request, the state provides research, data and analysis, and scientific consultation to communities, multiunit housing operators, hospitals, businesses, and colleges and universities that want to protect residents from secondhand smoke. For example, 5 colleges and universities prohibit tobacco use in buildings and on campus grounds in West Virginia, including all 3 campuses of Fairmont State University. West Virginia Wesleyan College was the last college to adopt a tobacco-free campus policy in January 2017.
For more information on tobacco prevention and control, visit cdc.gov/tobacco.
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TENNESSEE KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.9% of Tennessee high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Tennessee high school youth, 11.5% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO US...
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WASHINGTON D.C. KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.4% of U.S. high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among U.S. high school youth, 10.8% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN...
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MASSACHUSETTS KEY FACTSIn 2015, 29.3% of Massachusetts high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Massachusetts high school youth, 7.7% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO...
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MARYLAND KEY FACTSIn 2015, 27.6% of Maryland high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Maryland high school youth, 8.7% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN...
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MINNESOTA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.4% of U.S. high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among U.S. high school youth, 10.8% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN MINNE...
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MISSOURI KEY FACTSIn 2015, 32.1% of Missouri high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Missouri high school youth, 11.0% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE I...
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MAINE KEY FACTSIn 2015, 24.5% of Maine high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Maine high school youth, 11.2% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN MAINETh...
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VIRGINIA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 22.7% of Virginia high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Virginia high school youth, 8.2% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN...
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ALASKA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 30.9% of Alaska high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e -cigarettes. Among Alaska high school youth, 11.1% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN ALA...
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TEXAS KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.4% of U.S. high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among U.S. high school youth, 10.8% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN TEXASMany...
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IOWA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.4% of U.S. high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among U.S. high school youth, 10.8% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN IOWAThere ...
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KANSAS KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.4% of U.S. high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among U.S. high school youth, 10.8% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN KANSASTh...
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INDIANA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 32.4% of Indiana high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Indiana high school youth, 11.2% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN I...
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NEVADA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 30.4% of Nevada high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Nevada high school youth, 7.5% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN NEVAD...
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FLORIDA KEY FACTSIn 2015, 31.4% of U.S. high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Florida high school youth, 9.9% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE IN FLORI...
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MISSISSIPPI KEY FACTSIn 2015, 37.6% of Mississippi high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Mississippi high school youth, 15.2% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBA...
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ARKANSAS KEY FACTSIn 2015, 36.9% of Arkansas high school youth reported currently using any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. Among Arkansas high school youth, 15.7% reported currently smoking cigarettes.PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO TOBACCO USE I...