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Youth Tobacco Use (Percent) – 2004 to 2008

Data Provided by: Kansas Action for Children

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2004	15.80%
2005	15.60%
2006	14.91%
2007	13.52%
2008	13.02%

Definitions: The percentage of youth in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 who reported using tobacco products (cigarettes or smokeless tobacco) in the 30 days prior to completing the Communities That Care Survey on substance use and other social behaviors. Data are provided by the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center. The current rate represents the annual percentage for academic year 2007-2008. The trend represents the average annual percent change for academic years 2003-2004 through 2008-2008.

Data Source: Southeast Kansas Education Service Center

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Kansas Action for Children 720 SW Jackson, Suite 201
Topeka, KS 66603

785.232.0550
kac@kac.org
http://www.kac.org

The mission of Kansas Action for Children is to shape health, education and economic policy that improves the lives of Kansas children and their families.

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