Cigarette Smoking Rates are Lower Since Passage of Wisconsin ' s Smoke-Free Indoor Air Law

Cigarette smoking rates have dropped since Wisconsin ’s Smoke-Free Indoor Air Law went into effect 10 years ago. In 2008, before the law passed, 20% of Wisconsin adults smoked cigarettes. By 2018, the rate had dropped to 16%. High school youth cigarette smoking rates dropped from nearly 21% in 2008 to nearly 5% in 2018. State cigarette taxes were al so increased during this time period and contribute to this reduction. “Wisconsin is breathing easier today thanks to this law, but we know there are...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news