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Designates January 2025 as "Tobacco Use Awareness Month" in Delaware

Tobacco use causes approximately 490,000 deaths annually in the United States and 1,440 smoking-attributable deaths in Delaware

Delaware's adult tobacco use rate stands at 16.2%, while the high school tobacco use rate is 18.3%, with e-cigarettes being the most used tobacco product among youth under 18

The American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control report graded Delaware with 3 A's and 2 F's, indicating progress but continued need for improvement

Encourages expanded engagement of Delaware schools, health advocates, and community organizations to promote tobacco education, prevention initiatives, and cessation programs including Kick Butts Generation (KGB) and DANTE