New CDC Report Shows Declining Smoking Rates in Minnesota

(September 7, 2011)—

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report revealing adult smoking rates in the United States are on the decline. While this is great news for public health and shows that our tobacco control efforts are working, there is still more our state can do to prevent children and teens from smoking and to encourage adults to quit.

The chart below shows smoking prevalence by state with Minnesota coming in at 14.9% in 2010. You can help lower this rate by becoming an E-Advocate and staying up-to-date on legislation, community events, and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.

Smoking Prevalence by State Graph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view the CDC's report in full click here.

To view smoking prevalence data for Minnesota, click here.