Polk

Polk
Polk
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County Overview

8,400
Adults who regularly smoke cigarettes
151
Tobacco-related deaths
4,530
People with a serious illness caused by tobacco
$28.9 Million
Spent on tobacco-related medical care
$25.7 Million
In productivity losses due to premature tobacco-related deaths

Population

Youth
19,545
Adults
62,555
Total Population
82,100
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Among tobacco retailers assessed in Polk County

63

Advertised tobacco or e-cigarettes outside the store

98

Sold flavored products

90

Offered price promotions/discounts

37

Sold products near toys

82

Advertised cigarillos for less than $1

Adult cigarette smoking

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Cigarette smoking among adults in Polk 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 Polk County is higher than Oregon overall.

Youth Tobacco Use

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

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Lucy Wehr
TPEP Coordinator
503-623-8175 ext. 2348
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