The Facts
Fig. 1
Breakdown of Sutter County Tobacco Related Diseases Deaths
On average, residents of Sutter County die at a higher rate from Tobacco related diseases than other California residents. In fact, out of the 58 counties in California, Sutter county has some of the highest death rates for tobacco related diseases.
With 58 being the worst - we rank 54 in lung cancer rate, 54 in heart disease rate; 56 in stroke rate; and 43 in chronic lower respiratory disease rates.
Tobacco Related Disease Deaths in Sutter County vs. California Average
47%
More Lung Cancer Deaths
41%
More Heart Disease Deaths
39%
More Stroke Deaths
45%
More Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Deaths
Fig. 2
Preventing tobacco use among youth
Tobacco use is primarily started and established in adolescence. 9 out of 10 cigarette smokers try smoking by age 18. Every day, more than 3,200 adolescents 18 years or younger smoke their first cigarette.
The Latest Sutter County Student Tobacco Survey Results
More measures are needed to protect kids from the pressing influence of the tobacco industry.
Alarming Increase in Youth E-cig Use
E-cigarette use jumped 78% among high school youth last year.
Fig. 3
Why Kids Use Various Tobacco Products
Flavors added to tobacco products can make them more appealing to youth. In 2014, 56% of middle school students and 73% of high school students that used tobacco in the past 30 days reported using flavored tobacco.
Summary
With over 15,500 flavors on the market, flavored non-cigarette tobacco products have exploded in popularity. Flavored products like these are addicting a new generation to nicotine just as national efforts to reduce tobacco use had begun yielding positive results. With the increased use of flavored tobacco come increased risk for serious health harms for Sutter County youth.
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