Prevent the Use of
Commercial Tobacco Products
in York County

Get the Facts

Understanding the effect tobacco has on our youth is important in understand why we need to prevent it's access and availability.

13%

of high school students currently use cigars or e-cigarettes

60%

of current high school smokers tried to quit in 2017

95%

of adult smokers had their first cigarette before the age of 21

All YOUth On Board

All YOUth on Board is a youth-led coalition within York County schools. These school-based coalitions are committed to fostering healthy and positive lifestyles for youth in York County, SC.

Learn about this initiative

Smoking an Epidemic on College Campuses?

28.5% of college students are current smokers
Smoking prevlance is higher in freshmen, sophomores, and juniors than seniors and fifth-year students
Almost 40% of college-aged smokers either began smoking (11%) or became regular smokers (28%) after starting college.
Half of the current college smokers have tried unsuccessfully to quit in the preveious year.

It's not just Cigarettes

About Vaping and E-Cigarettes