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Priority Area: Tobacco Usage

Why is this a priority area? Parkview Noble Hospital will continue programs established from 2017 through 2019 as well as increase the amount of programs offered and participant attendance to address tobacco use in Noble County.

Purpose: Parkview Noble Hospital will serve as community leader to create a culture of healthy living. 
Goal: Reduce tobacco use and the chronic diseases that develop as a result in Noble County.
By December 31, 2019, maintain or decrease the tobacco use rates within targeted populations that are participating in the initiatives/programs addressing tobacco use. By December 31, 2019, will decrease the use of tobacco by the community members in Noble County.
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Noble has a value of 19.7% which is higher and worse. Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Noble has a value of 19.7% which is higher and worse.
Adults who Smoke
(Compared to U.S. Value)
Compared to the IN Value (9.8%), Noble has a value of 13.8% which is higher and worse. Compared to the IN Value (9.8%), Noble has a value of 13.8% which is higher and worse.
Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy
(Compared to IN State Value)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Noble has a value of 49.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4. Compared to U.S. Counties, Noble has a value of 49.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Noble

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