New CDC Report Shows Declining Smoking Rates in South Dakota
(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 South Dakota coming in at 15.4% 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 South Dakota.
To view the CDC's report in full click here.
To view smoking prevalence data for South Dakota, click here.
