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Youth Alcohol and Cigarette Use

Youth alcohol and cigarette use rates are declining in Lancaster County and the U.S.

The Lancaster County youth alcohol use rate is lower than the national rate. The youth cigarette use rate mirrors the national rate. 

• Alcohol use among youth in Lancaster County has declined 53% since 2001. In 2001, 48% of students in Lancaster County reported 30-day alcohol use, compared to 23% in 2019.
• Cigarette use among youth in Lancaster County has declined 85% since 2001. In 2001, 30% of students in Lancaster County reported 30-day cigarette use, compared to 4% in 2019.