iIndicator Details
% Ever Tried Cigarette Smoking
Short Definition: % ever tried cigarette smoking
Long Definition:
Percent of high school students reporting they had ever tried cigarette smoking, even 1 or 2 puffs.
Agency Source: CDC
Time Period(s):
| Calendar Year | 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 |
Geographies: U.S. States
Data Type: Numeric
Purpose:
This indicator allows for the comparison of those who have ever tried smoking and those who currently use cigarettes, which is important given the implications of cigarette use.
Limitations:
These data represent results from a survey. Be wary of interpreting data when there are large confidence intervals around the estimates. States with weighted data achieved at least a 60% overall response rate. With weighted data, it is possible to say, for example, “X% of high school students in the state had ever tried cigarette smoking, even 1 or 2 puffs.” Refer to the “Quality” indicator to determine which states’ data are weighted
Universe:
Tags: Physical Health, Substance Use
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