Tobacco Use

Questions regarding cigarette smoking, attempts to quit smoking, and smokeless tobacco use were asked as part of the Baxter County BRFSS.

Cigarette Smoking

Risk Factor Definition: Currently Smoke Cigarettes

Question: Do you smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

At Risk: Those who answered "every day" or "some days" are considered at risk.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Twenty-four percent of the adults in Baxter County smoked cigarettes in the past month. Younger people and people with less education or income were more likely to smoke cigarettes.

 

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Smoking Cessation

Risk Factor Definition: Smoking Cessation

Question: During the past 12 months, have you quit smoking for one day or longer?

At Risk: Of those who smoked in the past month, people who answered "no" are considered at risk for continued cigarette smoking.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Of the current adult smokers in Baxter County, 39 percent had quit for at least one day in the past year. Younger smokers and smokers with less education were less likely to have a smokeless day in the past year.

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Smokeless Tobacco

Risk Factor Definition: Currently Use Smokeless Tobacco

Question: Do you currently use any smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco or snuff?

At Risk: Those who answered "yes" are considered at risk.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Four percent of Baxter County's adults use smokeless tobacco. Younger people and those with less education were more likely to use smokeless tobacco.

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