Youth vaping and prevention programming gaps
Prince George's County
Summary
Youth cigarette use has collapsed (2.1% in high schools), but vaping sits at 14.3% statewide. The health department's tobacco program is small, state-grant funded with no local investment, and the county only has two inpatient treatment facilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county's tobacco program runs on roughly $500,000 in state and federal grants with no local investment, well below CDC-recommended funding levels.
Young people and parents seeking prevention education, cessation support, and treatment access.
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