Louisiana Youth Program

Facts
Youth in Louisiana are more likely to smoke than their national counterparts, across gender and race/ethnicity.

o Almost 30% of youth aged 18-24 currently smoke cigarettes.

o The degree to which middle school students are smoking in Louisiana compared to their national counterparts is particularly alarming. The proportion of Louisiana middle school students who smoke is 55% higher than the national median.

o Packs of cigarettes bought or smoked by kids in Louisiana each year: 13.8 million

o Kids exposed to second hand smoke at home - 294,000

o Kids alive in state today who will ultimately die from smoking - 109,000 (given current smoking levels.)

We are working with schools and directly with youth to help kids get healthier.

Schools and Act 815
100% Tobacco-Free Schools
Louisiana Tobacco-Free Sports
Young Adults