If schools and communities only had to worry about youth smoking now, they would be winning, according to Amy Taylor, Chief of Community Engagement for Truth Initiative. Only about 2.3% of the youth population smoked in 2021 compared to 23% in 2000. Unfortunately, though, right before the pandemic, 27% of youth were vaping, and that fight is ongoing.
Presented by Amy Taylor, Chief of Community Engagement, Truth Initiative; Rachael Perez, Community Prevention Coordinator, Johnson County Mental Health Center; and Matthew Johnson, Director of Athletics and Activities, Drug-Free Schools Liaison, Olathe Public Schools (KS)