Tobacco & Health in Jay County
- Total Population: 21,253
- Percentage of Adults who Smoke: 28.8% = 4,502 smokers
- Percentage of Pregnant Women who Smoke: 13.4%
- Deaths Attributed to Smoking (Annually): 36
- Deaths Attributed to Second-hand Smoke (Annually): 4
- Number of Individuals with a Smoking Related Illness: 1,066
- Economic Burden of Secondhand Smoke: $7.1 million
Location100 N. Meridian Street
Portland, Indiana 47371 |
About UsAs a community partner we support, advocate, and promote legal, state, and national efforts to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youth and adults in Jay County, Indiana.
The Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition (JCDPC) is part of the statewide network of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse. The JCDPC is the Local Coordinating Council (LCC) for the community. Contact Us(260) 251-3259
jcdpccontact@gmail.com |
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