WASHINGTON – D.C. is highlighting efforts to help residents quit smoking as the city celebrates “DC Calls It Quits Week,” an initiative aimed at reducing tobacco use.
The Brief
- DC highlights “Calls It Quits Week” to help residents quit smoking
- DC Health data shows smoking responsible for one in six deaths in the District
- A summit and exhibit will focus on tobacco prevention and community engagement
D.C. Health data shows smoking is responsible for an estimated one in six deaths in the District, with a 2022 survey indicating Ward 7 had among the highest rates of smokers.
Other data also shows significant numbers in Wards 1 and 8. …