Smoking rates have dropped among elementary, middle and high school students in Snohomish County, with the habit now at its lowest levels since 2002, a survey of 13,000 students in Snohomish County shows.
Smoking rates among high school seniors declined the most, from 25.4 percent to 19.2 percent over eight years.
The trends in youth smoking were included in survey results of youth health and habits released by the Snohomish Health District on Tuesday.
Some 13,000 students from 14 school districts in Snohomish County participated in the survey, conducted last year. Students were allowed to answer questions on their health and habits anonymously.
The results from Snohomish County were part of a statewide survey of 212,000 Washington students conducted by six state agencies, including the Department of Health and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at a cost of $502,000.
While smoking has declined, it doesn't mean students in Snohomish County aren't being tempted by tobacco.
"We're moving in the right direction, but still, one in five youth are smoking," said Dr. Gary Goldbaum, health officer for the Snohomish Health District.
Use of flavored tobacco products have either held steady or increased since 2002. High school seniors were the biggest users, with 18.7 percent reporting last year that they had used flavored tobacco products in month prior to being surveyed.
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