Smoking and tobacco use is the single most important behavior that impacts the health of our residents.

Smoking rates have declined over the past 10 years but more work needs to be done since more than 17% of our population still smokes and smoking rates in our youth have been increasing for the past 3 years.

The Public Health Department Tobacco Program is a leader in initiating legislation and efforts to change smoking behavior, and reduce youth access to tobacco products.

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