More Oklahoma Teen Tobacco Users Seek To Quit

New data highlights the need for targeted services.

OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2024) — The percentage of Oklahoma high school students attempting to quit using tobacco products, including vapes, is on the rise. According to the most recent data, 58.7% of students who used tobacco in the past year have tried to quit—up from 45.3% in 2017. This data comes from the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), highlighting a growing trend in youth tobacco quit efforts.

To meet this positive trend, the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) highlights the importance of programs . . .

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