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Gulf and Franklin Counties Tobacco Prevention Coordinators
Jessie Pippin (L) Gina Moore (R)
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Youth who are empowered by
their community can improve public health outcomes. For Gulf and Franklin
counties, Tobacco Prevention Coordinators Jessie Pippin and Gina Moore are
committed to building strong Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Chapters.
In fact, Franklin tops the most participation in the State. According to the
2014 Tobacco Youth Survey, Franklin County’s middle school SWAT Chapter
is 10 times greater (30.1%) than the state average (2.9%). Gulf County’s SWAT Chapter is nearly 6
times greater at 17%. As SWAT participation increases, Gulf and Franklin youth
tobacco use rates are significantly decreasing. To thank them for their
tremendous work in their counties, Jessie Pippin and Gina Moore were recognized
as 2015 Community Health Heroes of the Year.
In just two years, we are
seeing remarkable reductions in tobacco use among youth. While there is still
work to be done, we are fortunate to have Community Health Heroes and growing
SWAT Chapters who strive for tobacco-free future generations.
GULF
County:
- In 2012, 21% of middle school youth reported using tobacco products in the past 30 days. As of 2014, it is 7.7%.
- In 2012, 48% of high school youth reported using tobacco products in the past 30 days. As of 2014, it is 29%.
- In 2012, 32% of high school youth reported using smokeless tobacco (dip, chew, snuff) in the past 30 days. As of 2014, it is 11.9%.
FRANKLIN
County:
- In 2012, 11.8% of middle school youth reported using tobacco products in the past 30 days. As of 2014, it is 5.9%.
- In 2012, 48% of high school youth reported using tobacco products in the past 30 days. As of 2014, it is 30.8%.
- In 2012, 16.8% of high school youth reported using smokeless tobacco (dip, chew, snuff) in the past 30 days. As of 2014, it is 3.9%.
(Data: 2012 and 2014 Florida
Youth Tobacco Survey (FYTS))
Congratulations to our
heroes! Well deserved!
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