Smoking among New Mexico High School Students to a Level Never Reached

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports that smoking rates among high school students in New Mexico are lower than ever – down more than 50% during the last decade. According to data from the 2017 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resilience Survey (YRRS), youth smoking went from 24.2% in 2007 to almost one-tenth ( 10.6%) in high school in 2017.

Other tobacco products, including cigars, chewing tobacco and hookah (a large water pipe used for smoking tobacco) also fell to historically low levels .

"These are excellent results. tobacco products continue to see significant declines, "said Lynn Gallagher, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Health. "At NMDOH, educating our youth about the risks and dangers of tobacco is one of our priorities. This can go a long way towards making cigarettes less cool and old-fashioned. "

The NMDOH continues to work to further reduce smoking and other smoking rates among youth, which includes the growing trend in smoking and smoking. use of electronic cigarettes and other electronic steam products.

People who quit smoking can significantly reduce their risk of illness and premature death and protect their children. family, friends and pets against exposure to second-hand smoke that can cause immediate harm to those who breathe it.

For help in quitting and other uses, Mexicans may call 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669) or 1.855 .DEJELO.YA (1.855.335.3569) or visit quitnownm.com and dejeloyanm.com.