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Tobacco Use, 2017 BRFSS
South Dakota tobacco use data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2017
The 2017 South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (SD YTS) results reflect the changing landscape of tobacco use among youth nationwide. Rates of ever-using cigarettes and cigars among South Dakota (SD) middle school students are trending downward with a significant change in the use of these tobacco products.
YRBS Summary Report, 2007-2015
The YRBS monitors six priority health risk behaviors including behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence, sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection, alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, unhealthy dietary behaviors, and inadequate physical activity.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2015
Rates of cigarette and smokeless tobacco use among South Dakota middle school students are trending downward, although not a statistically significant change since 2013. The use of cigars had an upward trend in 2015. Rates of use of alternative forms of tobacco and nicotine, especially electronic cigarettes, increased over 2013.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2013
The 2013 Youth Tobacco Survey presents some encouraging findings. Rates of cigarette use among middle school students continue to decline.
YRBS Summary Report, 2005-2013
The YRBS Survey monitors six priority health risk behaviors including behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence, sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection, alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, unhealthy dietary behaviors, and inadequate physical activity.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2011
Cigarettes are South Dakota middle school students' most widely used tobacco product. The percentage of middle school students who are current smokers is the lowest (5%) in the 8-year period (2003-2011).