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Approximately 170,000 Utah adults are at risk for serious health problems due to cigarette smoking. This publication also includes: 1) Spotlights: K-12 Schools and Early Childhood Education Centers HEPA Air Purifier Program; 2) Spotlights: Barriers to Postpartum Mental Health Care: Utah, 2022 PRAMS Data; and 3) Monthly Health Indicators Report.

Most Utah schools have policies that comply with the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act (UICAA) by prohibiting tobacco use anywhere on campus. However, a comprehensive policy goes beyond simple compliance by supporting safe schools, promoting clean air, and creating an environment where students are encouraged to make healthy choices. This guide provides an opportunity to assess the current state of your school/district policy. Suggestions are provided to help you communicate, enforce, and support a comprehensive tobacco-free policy.

A tobacco-free workplace is good for the health of your employees and great for business. Every employee who quits using tobacco products saves your company money — money that was previously lost in costs associated with absenteeism, smoke/vape breaks, life insurance, healthcare, and more. This toolkit explains the benefits of a tobacco-free environment in the workplace. It also outlines what you can do as an employer to help your employees quit using tobacco and protect workers from secondhand smoke and aerosol. Small changes can put thousands of dollars back into your business and improve the lives of your employees.

134 Utahns were hospitalized and one Utahn died during a 10-month period of the Utah EVALI outbreak. This publication also includes: 1) Spotlights: Utah Cigarette Smoking and Quit Rates During COVID-19; 2) Spotlights: Adolescent Health Report 2019; and 3) Monthly Health Indicators Report.

Vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes, is a public health issue both nationally and here in the state of Utah. Rates of vaping doubled nationally between 2017 and 2019, and Utah has experienced a significant increase over the past several years as well. For example, the percent of 12th graders who have ever tried vaping increased from 6.4% in 2013 to 31.5% in 2019 — more than a five-fold increase over six years. These data show the seriousness of youth e-cigarette use, which both the federal and state governments are addressing. The purpose of this policy brief is to present an overview of Utah’s current regulations on vaping, and how they compare nationally and with other states.

Are you bothered by secondhand smoke that drifts into your unit from a neighboring unit, the hallway, or outdoors? Secondhand smoke may seep from one unit to another through cracks and crevices, or travel by a shared ventilation system and enter into the living space of another. Secondhand smoke not only causes discomfort and annoyance, it is a serious health hazard. Air filtration and similar types of other ventilation systems do not eliminate the health hazards caused by secondhand smoke. As a resident, you have the right to live in an environment free from the health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke. One solution is to advocate for a smoke-free policy at your apartment or condominium community. Residents who are negatively affected by secondhand smoke may have the right to seek legal action against those who do not make adequate provisions to protect them from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

Vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes, is a public health issue both nationally and here in the state of Utah. Rates of vaping doubled nationally between 2017 and 2019, and Utah has experienced a significant increase over the past several years as well. For example, the percent of 12th graders who have ever tried vaping increased from 6.4% in 2013 to 31.5% in 2019 — more than a five-fold increase over six years. These data show the seriousness of youth e-cigarette use, which both the federal and state governments are addressing. The purpose of this policy brief is to present an overview of Utah’s current regulations on vaping, and how they compare nationally and with other states.

134 Utahns were hospitalized and one Utahn died during a 10-month period of the Utah EVALI outbreak. This publication also includes: 1) Spotlights: Utah Cigarette Smoking and Quit Rates During COVID-19; 2) Spotlights: Adolescent Health Report 2019; and 3) Monthly Health Indicators Report.

The Utah Department of Health created educational social media tiles on the dangers of vaping. They are available for use by the general public and other public health agencies.

The Utah Department of Health created educational social media tiles on the dangers of vaping. They are available for use by the general public and other public health agencies.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

The Utah Department of Health created educational social media tiles on the dangers of vaping. They are available for use by the general public and other public health agencies.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

The Utah Department of Health created educational social media tiles on the dangers of vaping. They are available for use by the general public and other public health agencies.

Health and social disparities don't define you. You do. What is Determined? It's about two important things: first, empowering individuals and communities to define themselves and to change the narrative surrounding tobacco use. And second, educating the general public about health, social and political issues facing our diverse Utah communities.

Parents, the next generation of tobacco products have changed. With fun flavors and sleek designs, today’s products are made to look appealing. Don’t be fooled—they’re full of nicotine and can be just as addictive. It's time for the way you talk about tobacco to change too.

Save your breath. Quit today.

The U.S. Surgeon General warned that smoking was dangerous in 1964. 53 years later, Big Tobacco admitted what they knew all along: smoking isn't just dangerous, it's deadly. But, of course, only after a federal court ordered them to do so. At the end of 2017 (11 years after the court ruling), they released an incredibly low-budget video admitting that smoking kills. They didn't want anyone to see it. So, we made our own edit using some of the biggest stars of Big Tobacco's golden age to make sure that people would want to see it.

Smoking attacks nearly every organ in your body. Quit today and add years to your life.

This report looks people with disabilities in Utah. Utah adults with a disability are more likely to report engaging in behaviors that are harmful to their health. This publication also includes: 1) Breaking News: Highlights on American Indian Health in Utah; 2) Community Health Indicators Spotlight: Quit Service Use Among Utah Adult Smokers, Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018); and 3) Monthly Health Indicators Report.

Parents, the next generation of tobacco products have changed. With fun flavors and sleek designs, today’s products are made to look appealing. Don’t be fooled—they’re full of nicotine and can be just as addictive. It's time for the way you talk about tobacco to change too.

Parents, the next generation of tobacco products have changed. With fun flavors and sleek designs, today’s products are made to look appealing. Don’t be fooled—they’re full of nicotine and can be just as addictive. It's time for the way you talk about tobacco to change too.

Save your breath. Quit today.

Smoking attacks nearly every organ in your body. Quit today and add years to your life.

The U.S. Surgeon General warned that smoking was dangerous in 1964. 53 years later, Big Tobacco admitted what they knew all along: smoking isn't just dangerous, it's deadly. But, of course, only after a federal court ordered them to do so. At the end of 2017 (11 years after the court ruling), they released an incredibly low-budget video admitting that smoking kills. They didn't want anyone to see it. So, we made our own edit using some of the biggest stars of Big Tobacco's golden age to make sure that people would want to see it.

This report looks people with disabilities in Utah. Utah adults with a disability are more likely to report engaging in behaviors that are harmful to their health. This publication also includes: 1) Breaking News: Highlights on American Indian Health in Utah; 2) Community Health Indicators Spotlight: Quit Service Use Among Utah Adult Smokers, Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018); and 3) Monthly Health Indicators Report.

Parents, the next generation of tobacco products have changed. With fun flavors and sleek designs, today’s products are made to look appealing. Don’t be fooled—they’re full of nicotine and can be just as addictive. It's time for the way you talk about tobacco to change too.

All journeys have first steps. Triumphs aren't without setbacks. Progress comes with opposition. Quitting isn't easy. But it's worth it and you can do it. Find your quit tools and waytoquit.org.

If you smoke, your pet smokes and long-nosed dogs like Oliver have a 250% higher risk of nasal cancer. Be better to your best friend. Quit today.

All journeys have first steps. Triumphs aren't without setbacks. Progress comes with opposition. Quitting isn't easy. But it's worth it and you can do it. Find your quit tools and waytoquit.org.

If you smoke, your pet smokes and long-nosed dogs like Oliver have a 250% higher risk of nasal cancer. Be better to your best friend. Quit today.

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. Quitting smoking has made all the difference for Amanda and her desire to run. Her smoking induced asthma used to hold her back but now running three miles is no problem because she is tobacco free!

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. This is Amanda's quit tip: "I eventually found success, I encourage you to continue looking for your path."

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. Shelly used tobacco for over 40 years and tried to quit hundreds of times. Fighting through depression, she ultimately came out on top and has been tobacco-free for a full year!

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. Kirt suggests surrounding yourself with those that will support you in your quit attempts. Brush those haters off!

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. Shelly suggests don't quit quitting! You won't regret being a quitter when it comes to smoking.

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. What started with a stinky, green cigar, ended in a bad habit that lasted for more than 20 years. With a friend holding his tobacco products hostage, Kirt was finally able to quit and stay quit.

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. This is Jamie's story.

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. This is Julie's story.

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. This is Jacob's quit tip: "You can do it. Dig deep, and make a choice. And everyday get up and make that same choice."

For 2016, Way to Quit decided to let the quitters do all the talking. Danielle tried countless times to quit tobacco. She tried many different ways but finally found the right combination.