Prevention Priorities - Tobacco

Overview

Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before being put in tobacco products. Tobacco contains nicotine, an ingredient that can lead to addiction, which is why so many people who use tobacco find it difficult to quit. There are also many other potentially harmful chemicals found in tobacco or created by burning it (National Institute on Drug Abuse).

Data

• In 2019, 16.4% of Iowa adults were current smokers (Iowa Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019).
• E-cigarette use among 11th grade students rose from 9% in 2016 to 23% in 2018 (Iowa Youth Survey, 2018).
• In 2018, 24.4% of 11th grade student used tobacco (Iowa Youth Tobacco Use Rates, 2018).

Campaigns

Hiding in Plain Sight

Vaping Vs. Reality

Resources

Electronic Cigarette Information

IDPH Division of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Website

My Life My Quit Website

Quitline Iowa Website

Smoking and Tobacco Use Information

Who can I contact for more information?

Julie Hibben at 515-326-5703