Story Behind the Curve
The use of traditional tobacco products has decreased among North Carolina teens and youth, but the use of e-cigarettes among this group has increased. The LCHD has just begun scheduling this program with schools in Lee County, so full data is not yet available.
Partners
Partners include Lee County Health Department, Lee County Schools, school administration, the Lee County Student Health Advisory Council, charter and private schools, and community leaders.
What We Do
The LCHD works to schedue this program primarily middle schools and high schools to educate this population about the facts regarding the usage of e-cigarettes and its known effects on health as a means to both prevent usage and encourage thise who do use to quit.
Who We Serve
This program is mostly for the teens and youth of Lee County.
How We Impact
The LCHD works to schedue this program primarily middle schools and high schools to educate this population about the facts regarding the usage of e-cigarettes and its known effects on health as a means to both prevent usage and encourage thise who do use to quit. At the time of this report, we do not have data to enter.
Status of Program
Implementation starting 2024
Measures
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