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People in McDowell County feel supported and are connected to care.

All people in North Carolina live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All Scotland County residents live in smoke free and drug free communities.

All people in Carteret County have equitable access to appropriate treatment resources for substance use disorder.

All adults in Harnett County engage in healthy lifestyles.

Richmond County Residents live in tobacco free communities.

All in Edgecombe County will be free of chronic disease and will be educated in their choices for food, exercise and well-being.

All community members in Hoke County will value a healthy lifestyle.

Beaufort County residents live in communities with equitable access to substance use disorder services.

All Martin county residents live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All Wayne County residents live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All Cleveland County residents live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette free lifestyles.

Iredell County residents live in communities that support tobacco free/e-cig free lifestyles

All Northampton County residents live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All Craven County residents live in communities that support tobacco free/ e-cigarette free lifestyles.

All people in Onslow County have equitable access to substance use disorder services/resources.

People in Duplin County are healthy, resilient and thriving

Individuals in Burke County value living a healthy lifestyle.

All Surry County residents live in communities with equitable access to substance use disorder services. HNC 2030 Result Statement

All Anson County residents live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All people in Randolph County have equitable access to healthy foods.

All people in Alexander County live in communities that foster and support positive healthy lifestyles.

All people in Davie County live in communities that support tobacco free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

Example Result Statement

Result Statement 2

Results Statement Form

All community members in Surry County value and have equitable access to health services and education.

All people in North Carolina live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles

TOBACCO USE All people in North Carolina live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All people in Johnston County with a Substance Use Disorder have access to equitable substance use resources.

All people in Nash County have easy access to behavioral health/substance use services to promote well-being and decrease stigma.

All people in Scotland County have positive mental health

Sampson County youth and adults are free from substance misuse.

All Beaufort County community members live in a cancer-free community

Cherokee County residents are healthy and getting cancer screenings.

State level HNC indicator measures

All community members live long and healthy lives free from preventable chronic diseases

All Rowan County residents abstain from using any form of tobacco product, including the use of electronic nicotine devices.

All people in Onslow County have access and awareness of substance use prevention and mental/behavioral health resources available in the community.

All people in Onslow County have resources and health care services to achieve equitable health outcomes.

Results Statement 1

Results statement #1

All people in Franklin County are physically healthy and living without chronic diseases.

All people of Clay County have access to equitable and affordable healthcare

All people of Clay County live long healthy lives.

Stanly County youth and adults are free from substance misuse

All residents of Wilkes County live is communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette lifestyles.

All people in Tyrrell County live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All people of Martin County will live in a community with better environmental conditions and health to decrease the prevalence of cancer.

All individuals and families in the ARHS service area have wellness and resiliency, free from stigma of mental illness and substance misuse.

All residents of Stokes County reside in communities that promote healthy lifestyles.

All Brunswick County Residents live in communities that support tobacco-free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles

All people in Northampton County live in a community that supports tobacco free/e-cigarette free lifestyles.

All Pitt County citizens have equitable opportunities to have a healthy lifestyle

All people in Dare County live in communities with equitable access to substance use prevention and disorder services

All people in Hertford county have a healthy physical and mental lifestyle

All people in Bertie County have access to appropriate Health resources

All people in Hoke County have long and healthy lives.

Wicked Problem #1

All Wayne County residents have long and healthy lives and live in communities that support a healthy lifestyle.

All people in Scotland County have equitable access to mental health, substance use, and tobacco use treatment assistance and supporting services.

All people in Beaufort County have equitable access to substance use disorder, harm reduction, and injury prevention resources.

Tobacco Use - All people in Randolph County live in communities that support tobacco free/e-cigarette-free lifestyles.

All people in Cumberland County live in communities that support tobacco-free and e-cigarette free lifestyles and have access to tobacco cessation services.

All people in Lincoln County live in communities that foster and support healthy lifestyles.

All people in Greene County have affordable, equitable, and stigma-free access to mental health, behavioral health, and substance misuse treatment, community support, and education.

All residents of Union County have equitable access to education, prevention, treatment, and recovery services related to substance use disorder.

All residents of Person County have access and awareness of appropriate resources to make positive choices to support mental well-being and to become free from substance misuse.

All people in Mecklenburg live long, healthy lives.

Reduce commercial tobacco use through healthy environment

Reduce commercial tobacco use, e-cigarette use, vaping under age 21

Iredell County has effective prevention and support programs to remain free of substance misuse.

Everyone in Duplin County has the support they need to live well, prevent illness, and manage chronic health conditions.

All Stanly County residents live long and healthy lives free from preventable chronic diseases.

All people in Clay County are empowered to prevent, manage, and overcome chronic diseases, leading healthier, longer, and more resilient lives.

All people in Anson County live long, healthy lives.

All individuals and families in Northampton County with mental health issues and/or substance abuse disorder receive person centered care. All people in Northampton County live in a community that supports tobacco free/e-cigarette free lifestyles.

Substance Use

All people of Tyrrell County will live in a community with better environmental conditions and health to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease conditions.

Prevention Subcommittee

Reduce cancer risks by supporting healthy behavior change in North Carolinians

Tobacco use: Percent of Adults Using Tobacco in North Carolina (Total)

Current Value

22.8%

2023

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

Percent of North Carolina adults using tobacco has decreased slightly over the past five years, from 23.8% in 2018 to 22.8% in 2023, but remains well over the target rate of 15.0%.

Indicator Notes

Definition:

Tobacco use is the act of consuming tobacco products(e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes). Measurement of tobacco use includes frequency, amount and type of tobacco product used.

Why is this indicator important?

Tobacco consumption in North Carolina is responsible for a significant amount of disease and death. Tobacco causes significant public and private costs (e.g., financial costs of healthcare, lost productivity), including costs associated with exposure to secondhand smoke.

Nicotine is a highly addictive and dangerous drug found in tobacco products. It is especially dangerous to the health of developing babies. Youth and young adults are also especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of nicotine. [CDC]

Additional Information:

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a random telephone survey of state residents aged 18 and older. The survey collects information on health behaviors and preventive health practices related to the leading causes of death and disability. [NC SCHS, CDC]

The Percent of Adults Using Tobacco indicator is aligned with HNC2030.

References and Links:

https://www.cdc.gov/

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (adult tobacco use)

https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/units/stat/brfss/

NCDHHS: DPH: NC SCHS: 2023 BRFSS Annual Survey Results

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