Tobacco
Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use
Show-Me the Tobacco Facts!
- The average age of first use for cigarettes is 12.71 in MO; compared to the national average of 13.94
- 2% of our students reported smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days, and 10.6% used E-Cigs
- 4% of our students believe smoking is “wrong” or “very wrong” compared to 79% for e-cigs
- Almost half (46.1%) think cigarettes are “very” or “sort of” easy to obtain
- Missouri has the lowest rate on cigarette taxes in the nation at .17 a pack
- 80% of adult smokers began before the age of 18
Want to get involved in preventing youth tobacco use?
Consider advocating for a Tobacco 21 or Smoke- Free Ordinance in your community!
Host a Taking Down Tobacco training and #BeTheFirst Tobacco Free Generation
Sign up to receive information from Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Share these resources from the Truth Initiative
Advocate to help Missouri graduate from the Tobacco Nation!
Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use Resources
Links
Webinar
NPW 2017: Emerging Issues in Tobacco Use
"NPW 2017: Emerging Issues in Tobacco Use” provides an overview of the current landscape on tobacco use and addresses emerging issues in tobacco misuse and prevention. It features experts from SAMHSA and the CDC, as well as NPW partner Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.