Tobacco Dependence in Kansas
Almost one in four (24.6%) Kansas adults (18 years and older) use any tobacco product, defined as conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes or smokeless tobacco.1 Tobacco use is more widespread within certain groups, such as people with a mental health or substance use condition. There are many factors that contribute to tobacco dependence, such as: target marketing, youth access, exposure and health systems not prioritizing tobacco use dependence treatment.
There are many chronic conditions related to tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco use is still one of the leading causes of preventable death, disease and disability in our state.