Benton

Benton
Benton
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County Overview

7,000
Adults who regularly smoke cigarettes
92
Tobacco-related deaths
2,760
People with a serious illness caused by tobacco
$36.0 Million
Spent on tobacco-related medical care
$32.0 Million
In productivity losses due to premature tobacco-related deaths

Population

Youth
15,747
Adults
77,843
Total Population
93,590
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Among tobacco retailers assessed in Benton County

44

Advertised tobacco or e-cigarettes outside the store

100

Sold flavored products

83

Offered price promotions/discounts

13

Sold products near toys

54

Advertised cigarillos for less than $1

Adult cigarette smoking

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Cigarette smoking among adults in Benton County is lower than Oregon overall and the rest of the United States.

Adults exposed to secondhand smoke indoors

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Secondhand smoke exposure for adults in Benton County is lower than Oregon overall.

Youth Tobacco Use

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Among 11th graders in the Valley region, e-cigarette use was higher than cigarette smoking in 2019.

Make a Difference

Contact your local representative to find out how to get involved in your county

Andrew Chuinard
TPEP Coordinator
541-766-6830
Meghan Chancey
Interim Public Health Administrator (ICAA contact)
541-523-8211
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