Overview
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease worldwide. It damages nearly every organ in the body and is the primary cause of lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Smoking also contributes to coronary heart disease, stroke, and many other cancers and illnesses.
10 Health Effects Caused by Smoking You Didn’t Know About – American Lung Association
Goal
Met – local prevalence of adults who smoke, 7.7%, has surpassed the HP2030 target of 17.4%
Target Population
Adults 18+
ACHIEVED – Tahoe Forest has surpassed the Healthy People 2030 goal!
Adult Smoking chart description: Chart shows that 7.7% of randomly surveyed adults smoke, well below the Healthy People 2030 target of 17.4%.
No active workgroup because the target is surpassed.
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- Smoking – the act of inhaling and exhaling tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars or pipes.
- Nicotine – an addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco.
