Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

General Information and Data

The Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is committed to providing the best available information on effective tobacco prevention and control programs and activities. In addition, the program conducts regular surveillance of tobacco use trends, evaluation of current programs and information sharing between people and organizations trying to eliminate the death and disease caused by tobacco use. 

On this page, you will find information regarding tobacco use in Wisconsin and the programs and activities that reduce the burden of tobacco in the state.

• 2012 Middle School Tobacco Fact Sheet (YTS) P-43091, Rev. 12/12 (PDF, 162 KB) 
• 2012 High School Tobacco Fact Sheet (YTS) P-43092, Rev. 12/12 (PDF, 162 KB) 
• Wisconsin BRFSS Tobacco Fact Sheet 2011 P-43073 Rev. 12/12 (PDF, 107 KB)

• 2010 Chronic Disease Program Addendum (PDF, 1.1 MB)

• Wisconsin Smoke-Free Workplaces Law: Monthly Number of Unique Non-Compliance Reports and Businesses (November 2010) (PDF, 27 KB)

• Adult Smoking in Wisconsin (1990-2006) (PDF, 1.1 MB)

DHS Publications

• The Epidemic of Chronic Disease in Wisconsin P00238, 12/10 (PDF, 1.8 MB) This 2010 report provides information on the health and economic impact of Chronic Disease in Wisconsin.
• 2010 Burden of Tobacco Report (PDF, 1.9 MB) was developed in partnership by the American Cancer Society, Wisconsin Division of Public Health within the Department of Health Services, and the UW Carbone Cancer Center's Surveillance and Evaluation Program. The Burden of Tobacco Report measures tobacco's health and economic impact on Wisconsin, including the number of deaths from tobacco use and health care and lost productivity costs related to tobacco.  
• 2010 Middle School Tobacco Fact Sheet (YTS) P-43091, Rev. 07/10 (PDF, 46 KB) 
• 2010 High School Tobacco Fact Sheet (YTS) P-43092, Rev. 07/10 (PDF, 56 KB) 
• Wisconsin BRFSS Tobacco Fact Sheet 2010 PPH 43703, Rev. 08/11 (PDF, 68 KB) 
• Wisconsin Tobacco Facts 2009 P-43021B, Rev. 12/09 (PDF, 309 KB) This annual report serves as a reference of available tobacco-related information, statistics and report findings. This edition contains updated 2008 data for adults and 2008 data for youth. Additional tobacco-related information, such as current trends are also available.
• Tobacco-Related Disparities in Wisconsin Report P-00142, 12/09 (PDF, 123 KB) 
• Bringing Everyone Along: A Strategic Plan to Identify and Eliminate Tobacco-Related Disparities in Wisconsin PPH 43066, Rev. 11/08 (PDF, 4.4 MB)

For more information on these publications, contact Randy Glysch, Research Scientist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services at 608-266-9708.

Tobacco Control Resource Center for Wisconsin

The Tobacco Control Resource Center for Wisconsin (TCRCW) is the centralized source for the latest, most comprehensive and accurate information on tobacco control and health effects. As part of the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, it is a statewide resource for contracted service providers, local coalitions, government officials, student and youth groups, educators, tobacco control advocates, and the general public.

For more information, visit the Tobacco Control Resource Center for Wisconsin (exit DHS) web site or contact Julie Swanson at 608-262-7469.

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Last Revised: April 22, 2013